The Los Angeles Lakers are in an interesting situation as they’re currently third in the Western Conference with a robust 24-13 record but haven’t played many games at their full strength. However, even at full strength, their roster is far from perfect.
The problem facing the Lakers is that they’re a team operating above the max cap space, so signing or trading for a specific player will require some financial maneuvers. One way to alleviate some of those financial concerns, however, is to go into the luxury tax, which is an extra payment a team must cough up in order to bring on a pricier player.