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Lakers Avoid Blockbuster Trades, Focus on Strategic Moves

1/19/2025

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The Los Angeles Lakers are steering clear of blockbuster trades ahead of the February 6 deadline, opting instead for strategic, smaller moves with second-round draft picks. Recent transactions have focused on players earning under $20 million, making significant trades challenging. Notably, their tax bill has dropped from $53.2 million to $42 million after a deal with the Nets.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are steering clear of blockbuster trades ahead of the February 6 deadline, opting instead for strategic, smaller moves with second-round draft picks. Recent transactions have focused on players earning under $20 million, making significant trades challenging. Notably, their tax bill has dropped from $53.2 million to $42 million after a deal with the Nets.