Even if the Lakers have been in good shape recently, the Lakers have not been able to show enough good competitiveness this season, of course, this is largely because the Lakers do suffer from LeBron James' injury problems, in addition to Davis' injuries and conditions are problems.
As for Westbrook, it is true that there has been a good performance in recent times, but from the current lineup of lakers, they have not yet reached the height of championship strength, which is why there have been many rumors about the Lakers trade in recent times, and even some news that the Lakers are interested in Ben Simmons Herrjerammi Grant.
So how do the Lakers push for a deal involving Simmons or Grant before the deal deadline? US media Eddie Bital gave the following trading proposals:
Scenario 1:
The Pistons received: Taren Horton Tucker, Kendrick Nunn, Lajan Rondo, 2027 first-round picks
The Lakers get: Jeramie Grant
Scenario two:
The 76ers get: Russell Westbrook, 2026 first-round picks, 2025 second-round picks
The Lakers got: Ben Simmons, Danny Green
After promoting the above two transactions, the Lakers can strengthen Ben Simmons and Geramie Grant before the trade deadline, of course, the Lakers also need to sacrifice players such as Tucker, Nunn, Rondo and Westbrook in these two transactions, in addition to the first round picks in 2026 and 2027 and the second round picks in 2025.
After getting Grant and Simmons, the Lakers will also be able to build a lineup with James, Davis, Simmons and Grant as the core, and to be honest, it will be a lineup with better lineup depth than when Westbrook was sitting.
Of course, it will be difficult for the Lakers to promote any of the above transactions, but if they can promote such a move, it is believed that it may still enhance their competitive strength.