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<\/p>\nThe Los Angeles Lakers are attempting to make an NBA title pursuit behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Leading Los Angeles to a championship in 2020, the star duo is still playing at a high level five years later.<\/p>\n
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In his 22nd NBA season, James is averaging 23.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists. As for Davis, the five-time All-Defensive star is averaging 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists.<\/p>\n
As they remain in pursuit of another championship, James and Davis reportedly want the Lakers to make win-now moves before the NBA trade deadline.<\/p>\n
“LeBron James, Anthony Davis growing concerned with Lakers’ ability to make significant upgrades,” ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote on X. Brand new Inside Pass on ESPN: – LeBron James, Anthony Davis growing concerned with Lakers’ ability to make significant upgrades – Updates on Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic.<\/p>\n
And more… https:\/\/t.co\/9OgD0WePge \u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2025 Amid the growing trade rumors in Los Angeles, the team received a big update on one potential candidate.<\/p>\n
According to Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, there is no truth to the rumors that his client, Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal, would waive his no-trade clause to join Los Angeles. Via Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic:<\/p>\n
“Bartelstein said, ‘the reports that are out there are created out of thin air,’ that Beal would lift his no-trade clause if Milwaukee, Denver, Miami or the Los Angeles Lakers were trade destinations.”<\/p>\n
Bradley Beal’s agent says there is no truth to reports that Beal is willing to waive his no-trade clause for teams like the Bucks, Heat, Lakers, and Nuggets, per @DuaneRankin “Speaking with The Arizona Republic at length, Bartelstein said, \u2018the reports that are out there are\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/fBaCsdnW8l \u2014 NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 22, 2025 Because Beal is in the third year of a five-year, $251M contract, there is reason to believe the Lakers would not deal for the three-time NBA All-Star even if he had interest in joining them.<\/p>\n
It was initially reported by John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix that Beal would waive his no-trade clause for Los Angeles, Miami and Denver.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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