3 players LA Lakers are interested in trading for, and 3 they are ready to trade away

The Los Angeles Lakers inconsistent form shows why tweaks are needed to turn the current roster into a championship-winning team.

What we have seen from the LA Lakers this season suggests JJ Redicks team are not good enough to win the NBA Championship.

But there is hope, with Anthony Davis and LeBron James now helped by young shooter Dalton Knecht , who is one of the most impressive rookies in the NBA.

According to HoopsHype , the Lakers are monitoring three different names around the NBA, while ready to let three different players leave to try and acquire one of them.

DayRon Sharpe Brooklyn Nets centre DayRon Sharpe is close to a return from injury and is of interest to teams around the league.

It is claimed the Lakers are one of five teams interested in Sharpe, along with the Grizzlies, Clippers, Pelicans and Raptors.

Sharpe was a 2021 draft pick on the Nets but the 23-year-old has struggled with injuries.

He would potentially come cheap for the Lakers.

Kyle Kuzma Former LA Laker Kyle Kuzma is stuck on one of the worst teams in the NBA, the Washington Wizards, who failed to win a single game in November.

The Wizards are likely to want to make trades, and Kuzma is described as a player the Lakers have kept tabs on.

The Bucks, Warriors, Cavaliers and Heat are also interested.

Kuzma put up 23 points in the Wizards recent loss to the Bulls.

He was a first round draft pick on the Lakers in 2017 before being traded away in 2021 as part of the deal to acquire Russell Westbrook .

Jonas Valanciunas The Lakers are said to hold most diligent interest in Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas.

He is one of five players we picked out as potential trade targets .

Center is a position of need for the Lakers, it would allow Anthony Davis to change position.

The Wizards have been using Valanciunas to help the development of rookie Alex Sarr.

Valanciunas only joined the Wizards earlier this year, having previously played for the Raptors, Grizzlies, and Pelicans.

On the trade block In order to potentially acquire players, the Lakers would have to balance salary, and there are three players the team are reportedly open to trading.

DAngelo Russell , Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent are all players the Lakers would be willing to part with.

A potential deal including Vincent and future second round picks has been touted for Valanciunas.

Another name linked has been Nikola Vucevic, with the Warriors and Lakers tipped as potential suitors for the Chicago Bulls center.

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