Fans Expecting Lakers Trade After New LeBron James Comments

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Monday with a 20-16 record. Last playing on Jan. 7 against the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers have had two games postponed due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Back in actin on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers will look to snap a two-game losing streak. Every game is critical in the tightly contested Western Conference, but with the NBA trade deadline looming, an even greater microscope is placed on each matchup. Attempting to contend for another championship in the final years of LeBron James’ career, the Lakers could be active ahead of the trade deadline.

During an appearance on the GoJo and Golic show, James made comments that have fans expecting a trade

“We are not the team I believe we’re going to be once February and March hit, but I do like our chances,” James said.

“We are not the team I believe we’re going to be once February and March hit, but I do like our chances,” James said.

While James could simply be referring to internal improvement, fans believe this means a trade is coming

“He definitely making it clear another trade or two is going to happen,” a fan commented. “He already bought rui a house in Utah,” a fan stated, predicting a Rui Hachimura trade. “@Lakers MAKE THE DAMN BIG SUPERSTAR TRADES,” a fan demanded. “And be smart the king demands changes!! INGRAM LAVINE ETC. not off the table.”