So far this season, the Lakers' record performance is not ideal, which is why with the trade deadline approaching, there are many rumors involving the Lakers in the league, of course, the Lakers do need to make a move before the trade deadline.
According to US media Sam Amik, the 76ers have "zero interest" in the trade of Ben Simmons as a bargaining chip for Lakers core point guard Russell Westbrook.
Then, according to Amik, the 76ers are trying to pack Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris for "sale." Ben Simmons hasn't played any games for the 76ers this season after expressing a trade wish last offseason, though the 76ers have yet been unable to push for any trade involving Simmons.
For the Lakers, Simmons is also a player without shooting ability, but his addition can allow the Lakers to get rid of Westbrook and get a player like Simmons with better defensive strength and organizational skills. From the author's point of view, Simmons, who does not have any shooting ability, will not be the ideal reinforcement candidate for the Lakers.
On the other hand, according to Michael Scott, the Lakers showed some interest in Raptors forward Gary Trent Jr. before this year's trade deadline.
So far this season, Gary Trent Jr., who has played in 33 games for the Raptors, has averaged 16.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game, in addition to a 42.1% shooting percentage and 36.8% three-point shooting.
Considering that the Lakers do need to supplement the backcourt scoring ability, a 22-year-old young player like Gary Trent Jr. can undoubtedly bring vitality to the Lakers, who are mostly veteran players in the team.