The Los Angeles Lakers did not make any moves at the 2024 trade deadline as the team is looking to make a run with its current roster and prepare for what could be a big summer. The trade rumors have already started for the summer with Los Angeles being tied to the likes of Trae Young and Donovan Mitchell.
Rob Pelinka and the front office cannot put the cart in front of the horse as this season still needs to be the main priority. However, it is not unheard of for a front office to prepare for the summer even during a playoff push, especially when a team has as big of plans as the Lakers do.
With all due respect to Klay Thompson and everything he has accomplished in his career, the Los Angeles Lakers should not be entering any kind of bidding war for the four-time champion. It is beyond obvious that Klay is past his prime and any team opening the checkbook for him would be paying for past performance.
