Episode Details

The NBA Trade Deadline is Thursday, and it's looking more and more like the Lakers won't be willing and/or able to make a move. 

It's looking like the two major forces influencing the team's approach — first a lack of appealing assets to offer another team, and a reported willingness and/or preference for keeping flexibility and opening cap space this summer — are winning out. Both of these strategies are related, obviously. 

So where does this leave the Lakers, even as rumors continue to swirl?  

Likely, holding their assets until the summer, and hoping they can be major players to add talent through free agency and trades. The good news? As some teams (Utah, Memphis, the Clippers) make big deals, they're taking themselves out of the cap space derby. The bad? The list of free agents you'd want to outright sign is very short, and the Lakers potentially could have a long list of roster spots that need filling. And while they could trade for players to fill those spots (absorbing salary into their cap space)... they still won't have a lot of assets to work with. 

So the summer giveth, but not necessarily with a generous spirit. 

Meanwhile, Jaxson Hayes received a one game suspension for shoving the mascot of the Washington Wizards during the game last week. Yes, this is real. He won't play against Philadelphia Thursday. 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky 

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers are still silent on the market. 

SEGMENT 2: Are they better off waiting? Really? 

SEGMENT 3: What were you thinking, Jaxson Hayes? 

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