Lakers Back to .500, 3 Weeks Away From Trade Deadline
Jan 18, 2024
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Lakers find winning formula, Siakam trade rumors, Sixers desperate for help. Lakers' dominance and AD's playmaking. Recent Lakers' victories, trade deadline approaching. Analysis of NBA team performances and trade deadline moves. Thunder vs Jazz predictions, impressive basketball plays, and trade talks.
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Quick takeaways
LeBron's Lakers have found a winning formula, making them a truly formidable team.
The Philadelphia 76ers face a decision on whether to make a move before the trade deadline to enhance their championship chances.
Deep dives
The Thunder's showdown against the Jazz
The Oklahoma City Thunder face a tough challenge as they take on the red-hot Utah Jazz. Though the Thunder have been a breakout team this season, the Jazz have been the best team in the NBA since Christmas, and they haven't lost at home in over a month. The Thunder will need to bring their A-game to come out on top in this Western Conference showdown.
Perc's Big List teams that need to make a move
According to Kendrick Perkins' Big List, there are several teams that should be desperate to make a move before the trade deadline. The Milwaukee Bucks need to tighten up their defense, the Atlanta Hawks need to split up Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, the Los Angeles Lakers need speed around the perimeter, the Oklahoma City Thunder need to address their interior defense, and the Golden State Warriors need to make a move to solidify their identity.
The Philadelphia 76ers' trade deadline dilemma
The Philadelphia 76ers face a question of whether or not they should make a move before the trade deadline. With their current roster, they have a solid chance of making it to the conference finals. However, adding another piece could give them a better chance of winning a championship. While some believe they should stack the deck in their favor, others argue that they should wait until the summer to make a big move in free agency. The decision will ultimately depend on how confident the 76ers are in their current roster.
The second half questions for the Phoenix Suns
The biggest question for the Phoenix Suns is what exactly they will be in the second half of the season. They have been performing well and have been a top team in the league, but can they continue to compete and make a deep playoff run? The Suns need to continue to solidify their place in the standings and determine if they have what it takes to win a championship.
As LeBron continues to defy Father Time, have his Lakers FINALLY found the formula to make them truly scary?
Plus one of the biggest trade deadline names to watch was Pascal Siakam. WIth him going to Indy, how desperate are the Sixers to get some help for Joel Embiid?
And the stars were out to play last night ....we have all the best daggers, dimes and dunks…NBA Today starts RIGHT NOW..