Over the past two seasons, criticism thrown the Lakers’ way typically focused on how they don’t have enough assets to improve their roster. We heard it last offseason before the Lakers traded for Russell Westbrook (shoutout to The Athletic’s John Hollinger) and this year before the purple and gold engaged with the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers on a potential trade.
Despite having only two first round draft picks to sweeten a deal for Westbrook’s expiring contract, Los Angeles has again been able to sneak their way into the trade talks this summer.