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2018 NBA Power Rankings: Where every team stands ahead of the trade deadline

By Michael Saenz

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 27: Jordan Clarkson #6 and Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center on October 27, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 27: Jordan Clarkson #6 and Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center on October 27, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

22. Los Angeles Lakers (19-29)

The Los Angeles Lakers will likely be active in the coming weeks, especially if they have plans on having a huge summer. If they want to sign two max players during the summer, they’ll likely need to move a couple contracts.

The most likely trade target is Jordan Clarkson and/or Julius Randle. However, it’s going to be interesting to see what the asking price is. If the Lakers are desperate to move, say, Randle (RFA) then he could be had on the cheap.

Although, something tells me that the Lakers won’t just be giving away their players. That’s just not how they do business.