Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is still playing at a high level in his 22nd NBA season. A four-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, James is also the league’

The Golden State Warriors may complete an NBA-altering deal for a Los Angeles Lakers standout forward this season.

The Golden State Warriors dropped to 19-20 after Monday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, finding themselves out of the Western Conference playoff picture, far from NBA title contention.

On top of that, the Lakers can swap first-round picks in 2026 and 2028 and trade or swap their selection in 2029, 2030, and 2031, which makes taking the bait a bit more palatable for the Warriors, who will inevitably have to rebuild at some point.

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a very curious spot as we approach the NBA trade deadline. Los Angeles has looked like a true contender at different times this season, but they have also looked very vulnerable at other times.