Following the uncertainty leading up to the deadline, Frank Vogel thinks that the team will benefit from being able to finally move forward.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis hold an enormous amount of influence over the Lakers' front office even by superstar standards.
The Lakers have been so bad with Russell Westbrook on the floor this season, that head coach Vogel has taken to leaving him on the bench.
The Houston Rockets were willing to trade veteran point guard John Wall for LA Lakers guard Russell Westbrook.
The Lakers have between now and Thursday to decide how to allocate that 2027 draft pick on the trade market.