The Los Angeles Lakers are dedicated to winning the championship title this season. The Lakers have won four and lost two in their last six games of the exciting 2024-25 NBA regular season. Amid these positive developments, head coach JJ Redick is actively strategizing a trade ahead of the deadline. His objective is to acquire a standout player who could significantly bolster the team’s prospects for success.
The Lakers recently played against the Boston Celtics, the 2024 NBA champions, at Crypto.com Arena. During the post-game press conference, Redick subtly hinted that GM Rob Pelinka should consider making some roster moves ahead of the upcoming trade deadline for February 6, 2025.
“Hopefully, there’s some belief reinforced here about what we can be,” Redick said.
JJ Redick on tonight's win:
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) January 24, 2025
"Hopefully there's some belief reinforced here about what we can be."
During the recent game against the Celtics, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Austin Reaves were the key contributors to the team’s scoring. James scored 20 points, along with six assists and 14 rebounds. Davis recorded 24 points, three assists, eight rebounds, and three blocks, while Reaves added 23 points, six assists, and three rebounds. Their combined efforts led to a convincing 117-96 victory over the Celtics. In light of this situation, adding another superstar to the lineup would significantly boost team confidence and improve their chances of winning the championship.
JJ Redick Recognizes The Difficulties Of Executing A Trade
On December 29, 2024, the Lakers made a remarkable move by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets. In exchange, they sent Maxwell Lewis, D’Angelo Russell, and three future second-round picks to Brooklyn. During the same interview, JJ Redick acknowledged the challenges of completing a trade and praised general manager Rob Pelinka and his team for successfully finalizing this significant deal. He expressed enthusiasm for the possibility of pursuing another trade in the future.
“I got the job six months ago. I followed this team since I retired… We want to win. It’s a challenging environment to just go out and make trades. I feel very fortunate that we were able to execute and get someone like Dorian Finney-Smith on our team. We will continue to look over the next couple of weeks,” Redick said.
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JJ Redick on the trade deadline: “It’s a challenging environment to just go out and make trades. I feel very fortunate that we were able to execute and get someone like Dorian Finney-Smith on our team.” #Lakeshow pic.twitter.com/rQjsyzJcoJ
— LoJo Media (@LoJoMedia) January 24, 2025
Following their recent victory, the Lakers continued to sit in 5th position in the Western Conference standings. They boast a record of 24 wins and 18 losses for the 2024-25 NBA season. Their next game will be against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
