The Los Angeles Lakers have started the new NBA season with a record of 5-4. They've been more competitive than most people believed they'd be, especially with

Once the Nets traded Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline, it seemed likely that the Nets would soon be a rebuilding team. After all, trading two superstars, even if they had both requested trades at some point in the previous nine months, isn't a win-now move.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be one of the more active teams in the NBA at the trade deadline in February. Los Angeles entered this season with essentially the same roster that they had last year despite being bounced out in the first round of the postseason.

According to veteran NBA writer Marc Stein, the Lakers front office is already exploring ways to improve the roster.

The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to find a way to get better, and the main constant has been wanting to get another center.

The Los Angeles Lakers blown hot and cold to begin the season. JJ Redick’s team has won five of its opening nine contests. On some nights, they look vastly improved from the team we saw under Darvin Ham.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to pursue an upgrade at the center position – and D'Angelo Russell seems likely to be included in any deal