Often a team in recent years looking to trade into the NBA Draft, the Lakers are in an unfamiliar situation. Positioned nearly directly in the middle of the 2023 draft, the Lakers are in a position where they could be a pivot point.
According to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress, the Lakers are reportedly considering trading down in next week’s draft.
The Lakers are also exploring trade scenarios as well, especially with teams that have multiple picks
It’s an intriguing spot for the Lakers to find themselves in and an interesting proposition to consider.