Despite moving the biggest, most amazing and frankly transformative trade of a generation at the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline, the LA Lakers still are not back in title contention. The arrival of Luka

The Lakers' most glaring issue unsurprisingly led to their downfall in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. In the lead-up to the postseason, most had an inkling that Los Angeles' lack of depth at the center position would be something of an issue.

LeBron James and the Lakers had their season come to an end Wednesday night with a loss to the Timberwolves and after the game James was asked about a player who was traded away by the team earlier this year—Anthony Davis.