The Los Angeles Lakers have a real shot to win a championship this season, but only if Rob Pelinka makes the right move before the trade deadline in this upcoming season. The roster, as it stands, is not quite enough. Pelinka will get his chance with the window open, but it will not stay that way for long.
The way the Lakers have constructed their current squad, they are left with multiple expiring contracts and a few movable pieces. The Lakers have the tools to chase the right deal, whether that player is a two-way wing, a playoff-ready center, or maybe even both.