It’s not a secret that the Lakers are looking to move up in the draft. A report indicating as much preceded general manager Rob Pelinka flat out admitting the team wanted to move into the draft.
Finding a team to trade with will be the tricky part of the endeavor as the supply isn’t always there and the demand could be high for the few picks available. While there will be a firmer grasp on the availability of picks on draft night itself, a pair of teams could be emerging as potential targets for the Lakers.