With the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline now in the books, the Los Angeles Lakers must focus on getting back into the Western Conference playoff race.
The Lakers were aggressive in a potential Anthony Davis trade, but the New Orleans Pelicans ended up opting to wait until the offseason to truly field offers for the 25-year-old.
Despite not trading for Davis, Los Angeles should still be able to make a run at a playoff spot. LeBron James is back in the starting lineup after missing 17 games due to a groin strain and it is hard to imagine the 34-year-old missing the playoffs completely.