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          Trade targets for Lakers if they can't get DeMarcus Cousins?

          If the Kings won't trade DeMarcus Cousins, what other moves should the Lakers look to make? Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports
          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterJan 26, 2016, 03:00 PM
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            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          Trade targets: All 30 teams

          Los Angeles Lakers

          Record: 11-44
          15th in West

          Status: Sellers

          At this point, the only drama remaining in the Lakers' season is where they finish entering the lottery. For much of the season, L.A. has had the league's second-worst record, ahead of only the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the Sixers have played better since acquiring Ish Smith on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets are only 3.5 games ahead of L.A.

          While the Lakers don't want to be a complete embarrassment in Kobe Bryant's final games with the franchise, they could clear out some veterans to give more opportunities to their young players.

          Potential trade targets