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Los Angeles Lakers Not Trying To Save Cap Space For 2023 Free Agency Anymore
The Los Angeles Lakers have been involved in many rumors around the NBA, that it is hard to keep up with all of them. The Purple and Gold are now trying to find more pieces to compete in a stacked Western Conference, but no specific target has been identified.
According to recent reports, they believe they only need one move to become legit championship contenders. Many names have been mentioned for the Lakers, like Zach LaVine. Others like Kyrie Irving are new, but they could land in Los Angeles given his shocking trade request.
These situations have led the Lakers to change their mind about the upcoming 2023 NBA free agency. Things could get really interesting for them in the trade market, more considering that they aren't saving any money for the offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers Have Changed Their Approach For 2023 NBA Free Agency
After the Rui Hachimura trade, Lakers fans started dreaming about a new approach from the team, and the front office listened to them. According to John Hollinger of The Athletic, their recent moves could mean they won't save any money for 2023 free agency.
“Of course, the Lakers already gave us a partial answer to this existential question when they traded three second-round picks to Washington for Rui Hachimura,” he wrote. “Most of my league sources, given anonymity so they could speak freely, pegged this as a 2023 free-agency move more than an in-season roster makeover, and if so, it could be a signal that L.A. intends to keep pushing in chips rather than accumulate 2023 cap space.”
This is an interesting approach for the Lakers, as they still have LeBron James playing at the highest level and ready to lead them to win it all again. However, if they don't add the right pieces, it'll be another wasted season for the Purple and Gold. We are six days away from the trade deadline, and each day rumors and speculation will grow.
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