The current Lakers roster has been heavily criticised for not having any shooters. Aside from that, there is general consensus that the Purple and Gold are not a contender-caliber team.
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka did not make any big trades this offseason, yet he was rewarded with a contract extension. Many believe that the team should have traded Russell Westbrook.
However, according to a new report, the Lakers have been actively trying to find a trade that would be a difference maker for them.
There might be a stopgap move here or there, a small deal that might not wreck next year’s cap space or a trade of those valued firsts for marginal improvement. It’s not that Pelinka hasn’t searched for the big one now. According to rival executives, the Lakers have pitched two, three and four-team trade packages throughout the summer and fall, grasping at the panacea that brings in two or three difference-makers in one swoop.
After three regular season games the Lakers are 0-3 and are set to take a difficult road trip.
