Lakers Trade Rumors: LA Prioritizing Making Playoffs, Adding 2nd Star

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With the Los Angeles Lakers on the outskirts of the NBA playoff picture at 25-24, team president Magic Johnson and Co. are reportedly preparing to make some personnel moves prior to the Feb. 7 trade deadline.

According to The Athletic’s Bill Oram, the Lakers are exploring two types of deals:

• A trade that will solidify the team’s roster and increase its chances of making the playoffs this season
• A trade that lands a second superstar to team up with LeBron James

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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