During the 2020 offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers made several big moves to improve its bench depth and address other weaknesses, including one that allowed them to acquire Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, as suggested in a recent trade idea, the team could make their point guard rotation even stronger by acquiring Malcolm Brogdon of the Indiana Pacers for Schroder, Wesley Matthews, Talen Horton-Tucker, and a 2026 first-round draft pick.
On Tuesday, NBA Analysis Network wrote that the Lakers don’t necessarily need to make any moves ahead of the March 25 deadline, given that they’re ranked second in the Western Conference with a 22-7 record. While Schroder has been playing well since moving to Los Angeles, the outlet noted that the Lakers still might have some room for improvement. The Pacers could stand out as a potential trade partner as they recently lost Victor Oladipo to the Houston Rockets and are firmly in the middle of the Eastern Conference with a 14-14 record.
