The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t appeared to be a serious contender for the championship since their victory in the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers are sure to turn things around at the 2024 trade deadline after such a difficult (and possibly ongoing) stretch.
Los Angeles has contracts to make deals work and assets to trade. Rob Pelinka has the option to execute a series of smaller trades or one large trade. In any case, there are choices for the Lake Show to consider by the deadline this season.
In the end, though, there is one possible trade target that would be preferable to all others at each and every position. Now let’s explore the finest of the best.
Malcolm Brogdon is the top PG trade target for the Lakers.
Malcolm Brogdon’s trade to the Portland Trail Blazers this season is all but inevitable. As part of the aftermath from the Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades, Brogdon was traded to Portland, where he was never thought to be a long-term fit.
Due to his expiring contract and prior health issues, Brogdon will be less valuable in the trade market. The Lakers stand to gain from this because they may be able to sign Brogdon for less money than his skill level would otherwise require.
Brogdon would be a fantastic addition to this rotation even though there are valid health concerns. He has been largely healthy this season. Despite his talent, D’Angelo Russell’s play style is just
