Los Angeles Lakers should return to the market for third star

The eternal topic of a possible exchange for a third star continues to hover around the Los Angeles Lakers. Time and again, fans and analysts are once again discussing the arrival of another big star to reinforce the squad. So, with the season coming to an end, speculation will return in full force. According to the journalist Jovan Buhafrom “The Athletic”, the franchise is preparing efforts to explore the market again during the offseason.

“Multiple sources have already confirmed to me that the franchise is looking for a third star in the coming months. The plan is to go hunting after the market reopens, in the off-season. But for that to happen, some things will change. This is likely to impact D'Angelo Russell's situation, for example. And, it seems, any trade for another star will have to include Austin Reaves.”said the reporter.

It is common for speculation to center on the Lakers. Once a big-name athlete becomes available, the team becomes a potential destination. Fans soon start to dream, but, even with several names being speculated, the journalist preaches patience. This third star could turn out to be someone who was never even imagined. “Many names are speculated, but there is always a star that we are not expecting and becomes available. A team falls in the first round of the playoffs and suddenly the player wants out or the team 'gives up' on him. There is always an 'underdog' that appears on the market when we least expect it. So, this is the terrain that Rob Pelinka should attack soon.”said Buha.

“The biggest name I see available and speculated in Los Angeles, for now, is Trae Young. He's a Klutch Sports customer, just like LeBron James, so the connection is there. He's been to the team's playoff games. But they are also paying attention to Kyrie Irving's situation, for example. Can Dallas try to make roster changes if they are eliminated in the play-in round in the first round of the playoffs?”asked the journalist.