Published 12/31/2022, 4:35 PM EST
Los Angeles Lakers didn’t quite have the start to the season that they might have expected. Therefore, as the deadline of Dec 15 ended, they went out looking for players to bolster their squad. In light of this, a recent report from NBA Insider Marc Stein suggested that the Lakers were currently looking forward to acquiring the Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. Amid all these, another report on the Lakers’ trading intentions has recently spread throughout the Internet, which has come across as a bit of a shock to NBA fans.
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The report from NBA insider Marc Stein unveiled another side of the Lakers’ trade updates. Stein revealed in his own blog that the LA side were trying to keep their picks to acquire a star player like Beal if the opportunity arises.
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However, a recent report from reporter Dan Woike of the ‘LA Times’ has dismissed such claims. According to Woike, “The Lakers have had ‘serious consideration given to riding out the season without making a major deal if they can’t find one that would make the team a realistic contender.’” This report has seriously frustrated the hopes of LA fans for the season, prompting them to vent their anger on social media.
NBA fans vent their anger after disappointing report on the Lakers surfaces
Meanwhile, the latest Lakers’ trade update garnered quite a lot of attention from the fans on the internet. They took to Twitter to express their thoughts and opinions. Most of the fans were critical of the latest decisions taken by the Lakers’ front office.
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Fans commented that LeBron James should be released from his misery as they are wasting his final years. Other users expressed their dissatisfaction with Rob Pelinka and co. through their comments. Overall, from the comments, it was apparent that the fans were thoroughly dissatisfied with the latest decisions taken by the Lakers’ front office.
Here are some of the reactions of the NBA fans:
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The Lakers are currently sitting in the 13th position of the Western Conference table with a losing record of 15-21 despite defeating the Atlanta Hawks last night. Right now they are far from being a playoff contender.
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What are your thoughts on this latest report on the Lakers’ front office? Do you think King James should leave the California side? Please let us in the comments below.