REAL DEAL: The Lakers finally offered a 87$ million dollar deal that includes the purchase of two former first-round picks.

The Lakers offered an 87$ million dollar deal that includes the purchase of two former first-round picks.

The closer the February trade deadline approaches, the more speculation there will be about the  lakers future statistics.

With a record of 7–14, they are only four games away from the 10-seed and a potential Play-In Tournament berth. However, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, the situation has gotten so bad that acquiring a trade for Zach LaVine is now the “primary organizational focus.” Maximizing their return is crucial if that is the case.

Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale has a “realistic” ideal that would accomplish this.

On December 5, Favale wrote, “Neither the LAKRES nor LaVine seem like they want their relationship to last any longer.” “At this point, the Bulls are winning if they exit any trade with two firsts, a recent lottery selection, and a scattering of short-term contracts.