Jan 28, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington (8) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews (9) during the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers are naturally going to be buyers at the NBA Trade Deadline if the right opportunity exists. Rob Pelinka knows that this team should look to improve at every turn it can and that includes the trade deadline.
The Lakers’ hands are tied in the sense that they cannot make any big moves, but they can make moves for some lesser names and contract figures.