Getty Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka during a press conference in June 2024 As the February 5 trade deadline draws closer, the prevailing belief was that the Los Angeles Lakers would operate as buyers. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst previously reported that general manager Rob Pelinka has been actively canvassing the market, with perimeter defense and rim protection emerging as clear priorities. A long list of potential targets has been linked to Los Angeles in recent weeks, but