Ep. 72: Lakers Trade Primer: Realistic Targets, Untouchables, What Teams Want From LA

Jovan Buha breaks down his report for The Athletic on the Los Angeles Lakers' trade plans ahead of the 2025 trade deadline.Jovan covers if the Lakers are likely to make a trade, what LA is looking for, who realistic trade targets are, if any Lakers players are untouchable, which Lakers players are most likely to be traded, what rival teams will want from LA, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro3:20 Are the Lakers likely to make a trade?8:31 What are they looking for and who are realistic targets?16:28 Which Lakers are eligible to be traded?16:54 Are any players untouchable?18:20 Who are they likely to trade?21:24 What will teams want from LA?22:54 What are LA’s financial and roster limitations?25:03 Outro