The Los Angeles Lakers aren't doing well right now. The team is 2-10 and tied with the Houston Rockets for the worst record in the NBA. With the current roster, the Lakers won't have a good season this season and may lose all the time.
Anthony Davis has only missed one game this season and is playing at an All-Star level. However, since the Lakers won the championship in 2020, he has not been like a top 10 player in the NBA. Given his injury history and declining performance, the Los Angeles Lakers may consider trading him before he loses all of his value.
The Lakers really need to shoot right now and need someone who can lead the team to victory when LeBron James isn't on the floor. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is the player Los Angeles fans have wanted for years. The Los Angeles Lakers want to trade Davis for Lillard outright, according to Fox Sports' NBA reporter Chris Broussard.
According to NBA reporter Broussard, Lakers general manager Pelinka has made a formal offer to the Blazers management, which is to directly exchange Anthony Davis for Damian Lillard. It is reported that the Blazers management has received an official offer from the Lakers, and the two sides are currently in further contact.
Lillard is three years older than Davis and is coming off an injury-plagued season. While Davis isn't playing his best basketball, the Blazers might like to bring in an elite defensive player younger than Lillard. In healthy conditions, Davis is a top-five player in the world. As of now, Davis has averaged 34.6 minutes per game for the Lakers, scoring 23.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 2 blocks, shooting 53.4% from the field and 25% from three-pointers.
Lillard brings the scoring and shooting ability the Lakers need to share James' scoring and playmaking pressure. Adding Lillard, the six-time All-Star, could put the team in championship contention. Lillard is averaging 35.4 minutes per game this season, averaging 28.6 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while shooting 48.7 percent from the field and 39.6 percent from three.
