With the trade deadline around the corner, this is a frenetic time of the year for the Los Angeles Lakers and general managers around the league who intend to put the final touches to the roster via trade. While losing teams try to unload big contracts and get future assets, this might be the last chance for contenders to orchestrate a move to get a big name to boost their championship aspirations.
Although this is the last chance to execute a trade, this is not the last opportunity to add a piece who can contribute to the quest for the championship, especially for loaded teams with no flexibility left to maneuver the salary cap.