What did the Lakers do before the deadline? James: If there's a chance to get better, no one is going to turn it down

The 2022 NBA trade deadline is Feb. 11, which is the last chance for NBA teams to change team rosters and reinforcements. As a championship favorite before the start of the season, the Lakers naturally participate in it, but what can the Lakers do? After today's Lakers training, the team's star James was asked about this topic.

"I've always felt — listen — that I really don't like playing fantasy basketball. This is the squad we have before the deadline and we will be ready for all the challenges that this season has brought us. I say this every year: If there's an opportunity to make you better, then you go explore those options. I've been like this all my career. I've said it over and over again. If you have the opportunity to get better, no one will refuse. If you have a chance to get better, you will try to be better. If not, you'll have to play with what you have. ”

The Lakers are expected to be aggressive by the deadline, but given their limited assets — poor contracts, lack of draft picks, too many base-paid players — Lakers management may not be able to reach a decent deal. They want to send Wei Shao away, but no one will take the plate. The Lakers' main chips are the underperforming Tucker, and Nunn, who has not played this season, and the distant 27-year first round.

"You've got to ask Pelinka that." James finally, answering the question briefly, ended the interview.