Due to an injured left ankle, LeBron James was unable to participate in the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and their rivals, the Boston Celtics. Davis, who is also a great player, was also absent from the game. Austin Reaves led the Lakers to an unexpected victory over a Celtics team that was in full health, despite the fact that many people believed that this would be a loss for the young Lakers against the top team in the league.

During the final minutes of the third quarter, it was observed that LeBron James was having a nice time with AD while sitting on the bench. He even clipped his nails.

Even though there has been a lot of talk about how frustrated LeBron James is with his teammates on the Lakers, none of it came through tonight. In their respective roles as the two leaders of the roster, James and AD were both actively participating in the process of coaching up the players on the court. There are even some fans who believe that this victory was even feasible due to the fact that the two high-IQ stars were also coaching informally.

The offense of the Los Angeles Lakers continued to function normally thanks to Austin Reaves, who filled in as the No. 1 option and scored 32 points on the night. Despite the fact that D’Angelo Russell had a poor scoring performance and finished with 16 points on 20 shots, he put on a playmaking display by dishing out 14 assists and putting up a lot of effort defensively. In the end, every single starter for the Lakers finished with a score in the double figures, and Rui Hachimura also added 16 points off the bench.

In the past, Christian Wood was dissatisfied with the decision that Jaxson Hayes would start ahead of him for the Lakers in the absence of Davis; nevertheless, that choice appeared to be a good one tonight. As the starting player, Hayes finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals, while Wood finished with only four points off the bench and took one of nine shots from the field.

Might LeBron James Be Included in a Trade?

It has been reported by David Pingalore, a broadcaster for KTLA, that the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly sent out feelers to other teams in the league in order to determine the potential benefits that a trade including LeBron James could bring to the franchise. 

“I’ve heard from people in the NBA that LeBron James is at the top of the Lakers’ list of players to trade for the 39-year-old player. Pelinka is making an effort to find the ideal team with which to dance, and she is close to a potential suitor. LBJ and AD are both out tonight.

In light of the fact that Pingalore has stated that the Lakers are getting close to finding a suitor, this development is an astounding revelation. What and why is it? How is it? Due to the fact that James has turned in an outstanding performance this season and continues to be the most marketable name in the game, this is the natural reaction that everyone has had to this news. With LeBron James departing as a Lakers legend, the Lakers brand will be significantly impacted, and it would seem irrational to trade it away. 

He also accurately reported Kawhi Leonard heading to the Clippers, LeBron James coming to the Lakers in 2018, and most importantly, he anticipated LeBron James returning to the Cavaliers in 2012, before James had won his first NBA Championship. Many people have rushed to criticize Pingalore’s credentials, yet he also accurately reported the moves of Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James. His track record is real, and it has caused anxiety for a lot of people.

It is necessary for the Lakers to locate a party that is willing to offer them fifty million dollars in salary and possibly draft picks in the event that James is dealt. In addition, in order to be able to compete, the team that is able to acquire LeBron James will be required to maintain the appearance of a competitive roster. Due to the fact that James will be a free agent in the summer, it appears to be difficult to find a team that will be prepared to fulfill these requirements unless James is willing to commit himself to the organisation for the long term.

The only teams in recent history to have been linked with LeBron James are the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks. Kyrie Irving is interested in joining forces with LeBron James and Luka Doncic in Dallas, while Cleveland offers a win-now situation while also allowing LeBron to retire in his hometown.