Things have gotten so bad with the Los Angeles Lakers that fans who have been with the team through thick and thin are now contemplating some big changes.
For example, there are some who are so dismayed following the team’s 2-9 start to the season that they are crying on the front office to trade away the biggest stars on the roster, including Anthony Davis.
Yes, the concept of LA sending Davis away has been picking up steam in certain circles lately.
Davis has been playing pretty well but it’s clear that something enormous has to change within the Lakers to make them competitive again and trading Davis could result in that.
Talk of trading Anthony Davis has rekindled.
“But while that can be a fun thought exercise, it’s not something L.A. is seriously considering as of now.”@jovanbuha weighs in on the state of the Lakers: https://t.co/HjeieNgoaZ pic.twitter.com/JBz4kwkNH0
— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) November 9, 2022
Yet, it’s not likely to happen any time soon.
The Athletic’s Jovan Buha did some digging on the idea of Davis being traded and he splashed a bucket of cold water on the possibility.
“While that can be a fun thought exercise, it’s not something L.A. is seriously considering as of now,” Buha recently wrote.
So, it sounds like Davis is staying.
Where does this leave the Lakers and what options do they have?
Davis Remains
Davis has been averaging 23 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists a game so far this season.
Those are strong numbers, to be sure, and he has certainly had a positive impact on the team.
But they are still losing and losing often, which means that maybe it’s time for the team to be blown up and start over.
The loss of Davis would be a huge explosion from within but it would allow the front office to land a sizable star in return.
LA hasn’t given up on this team working, at least not yet.
But let’s see what they’re saying in a few months if this team continues to struggle.
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