Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, tanking isn’t an option for the Lakers. They owe their pick in the upcoming draft to the New Orleans Pelicans. 

That makes their 13-17 record especially concerning. The Lakers have no incentive to lose. They have to put the best roster they can together – and soon. 

Many fans would suggest they ought to move Russell Westbrook in doing so. There’s merit in that position. At the same time, Westbrook has actually been performing well in a sixth-man capacity lately. 

Adding an impact player to this current core may be the best bet for the Lakers. Rozier should be perfect. He’s an aggressive scoring guard who can create his own shot and space the floor for James and Westbrook. 

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In adding him, the Lakers may simply have too much talent to keep losing.