Whatever expectations you had for the Los Angeles Lakers this NBA season, chances are, they fell short of them. If not, you ought to consider a career in the making predictions industry.
Many had them pegged for an NBA Finals appearance heading into the season. Even those who were skeptical of the fit between LeBron James and Russell Westbrook anticipated a hasty first or second-round exit.
They didn’t even earn the right to participate in the play-in tournament.
It would be hard not to place any blame on Anthony Davis. Injuries limited him to just 40 appearances, and his three-point shooting was abysmal in the games he was able to suit up for.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: 2 Fresh Trade Ideas To Send Anthony Davis To New York Knicks
It feels more likely that the Los Angeles Lakers will shop Westbrook this offseason. Still, we couldn’t rule an Anthony Davis trade out either.
Here are three under-the-radar destinations for the big man.