The Los Angeles Lakers had high hopes coming into this season, but with their recent slump it has become clear the team won’t be making the playoffs. There are many reasons for their fall this season and one that many have pointed to is the trade rumors involving dealing the young core for New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis.
Reports were that front office was willing to part with their entire young core of Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart, along with others, to acquire Davis.
Even though a deal never went through before the trade deadline, the Lakers remain one a favorite to possibly land Davis this offseason, though their failure to make the playoffs could change things.