INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 05: Jared Butler #12 of the Baylor Bears cuts the net after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs 86-70 in the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Lakers have the 22nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. While trade is always likely with a team of the Lakers’ caliber, it appears more likely this offseason that the Lakers will indeed keep the pick.
Yes, the Lakers could still trade the pick if they so please.