NBA insider Shams Charania says the Lakers are willing to part ways with three first-round picks to remain competitive (Image credit: Imagn)
Ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, the LA Lakers are expected to be one of the more active teams. With the team looking to make the most of the years left on LeBron James' current contract, the belief is that LA will look to use draft picks and rotational players to bring in a player who can help push the team to title contention.
According to ESPN's NBA insider, Shams Charania, LA is willing to part ways with three first-round picks if it means acquiring a player to help James and Anthony Davis.
On "First Take," Charania spoke about the latest trade rumors, suggesting that LA is willing to sacrifice future assets for players they hope to retain over the next 3-5 years.
"They feel like, when you think about LeBron James, Anthony Davis, 'How do we round out this team around both of those guys?' They're monitoring the sellers around the NBA, Portland, Washington, Toronto, [and] maybe Chicago," Charania said.
