What should I do before the Lakers trading deadline? The US media listed three sets of feasible solutions

The Lakers have been stumbling this season, and even though the 37-year-old James played a fantastic season, it was still difficult to save the team. At present, the Lakers urgently need to improve the lineup. How should they operate before the transfer deadline? The US media "sportscasting" also listed three sets of feasible solutions.

In exchange for Covington

The Trail Blazers plan to build a team around Lillard, but the team is willing to send away Robert Covington, Nurkic and others, and in the past few weeks, the Lakers have been linked to big names like Jeramie Grant and Miles Turner. But with limited chips in hand, it's hard for the Lakers to get a game-changing player.

As a result, a stable and efficient veteran like Covington has become an option, and at the age of 31, Covington is still able to make some solid contributions, averaging 28.2 minutes per game this season and can get 7.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks. He shot 40.7 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from three-point range, close to his career average.

As a 3D player, Covington immediately improved the Lakers' bleak defense and toughness. Considering that his contract is about to expire, the Blazers are also willing to exchange him for other chips. If the Lakers want to get Covington, they may need to send away Kendrick Nunn, who signed a two-year, $10.25 million contract with the team, but has not played so far, and Nunn can become a reliable young player in the Blazers, who is not worth much and can make the Blazers' salary more abundant.

At the same time, the Lakers also need to take one or two base salary veterans and second-round draft picks, if you can exchange these chips for Covington, which is obviously a very ideal result for the Purple and Gold.

Trade with the Thunder for Kenridge Williams

Lakers fans fantasized about getting Kenridge Williams back in October, and now that the trade deadline is getting closer, the Purple and Gold Team may once again be associated with Williams' name.

In theory, Williams is the ideal version of Bazemore, the 1.98-meter-tall wing who has averaged 20.6 minutes per game for the Thunder this season, averaging seven points per game and shooting 46.5 percent from the field and 38.2 percent from three-point range. What's more, he's a very good defender.

When Williams was on the floor, the Thunder only let their opponents score 101.8 points per 100 possessions, and when he wasn't, their 100-game losses soared to 115.7 points. Although Williams is only a role player, his influence on the team on the defensive end is obvious.

Williams can provide the Lakers with the 3D capabilities they currently need, and for a team like the Thunder who are obsessed with collecting draft picks, the Lakers may not need to provide any chips, and they may only need to use future second-round draft picks plus some cash to get him.

Get rid of Jordan Jr. and Bazemore

The Lakers made major lineup changes last offseason, with Munch and Anthony being examples of successful signings, while Jordan Jr. and Bazemore were just the opposite.

Jordan Jr. was supposed to be able to provide the team with finishing ability, rebounds and basket protection, but he didn't bring those things, and now he has dropped out of the rotation lineup. Bazemore had high hopes as a 3D player, but his performance this season has fallen far short of expectations, averaging just 3.9 points per game and shooting from 32.7 percent from 44.9 percent last season.

Theoretically, the Lakers could send one or both of them away in a trade, and the team could add some cash or even draft picks to increase the stakes. If the two can be cleared, the Lakers can free up the list and then supplement the lineup through trades or buyouts.