There is a familiar theme coming to Hollywood. It would be that of inaction. However, hesitating now could open the door for something better down the line. That is what Rob Pelinka would be hoping is the case for his Los Angeles Lakers, at the very least.
Jake Fischer expressed that Los Angeles will be operating conservatively ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline. Marc Stein supported that belief in his latest findings from the whispers around the league, suggesting that offseason maneuverability is still a high priority.
Stein wrote, "It's believed that the Lakers are only going to sacrifice their projected financial flexibility in the summer — which is expected to furnish them with the ability to make significant roster changes — only if they can acquire a real needle-mover at the position.