PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 18: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the first half of the NBA preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 18, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Now that the monster trade has been pulled off for Russell Westbrook, the next thing the Los Angeles Lakers must focus on is re-signing Talen Horton-Tucker. After all, he is young, talented, and only going to get better, the Lakers must make it their business to get him back as he will be a very important piece to the Lakers puzzle.