Lakers trade talks: Rob Pelinka keeping LeBron James, Anthony Davis in the loop

Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has remained in regular communication with James and Davis to discuss potential trades as the deadline approaches, sources told ESPN, keeping up the standard operating procedure he’s had since Los Angeles acquired the two stars.
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN

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David Hardisty @clutchfans
My expectations for the deadline:
I expect Eric Gordon to be traded. I’d be disappointed in the Rockets if he’s not.
I want Christian Wood to be traded, but I don’t expect it.
Theis, Nwaba or Augustin for expirings/2nds would be a bonus.
John Wall would take a LeBron miracle. – 10:22 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Since Jan. 1, players averaging more PTS+Rebs+AST than Siakam: Embiid, LeBron, Giannis, Morant, Trae, Doncic, Jokic, Harden – 10:19 PM Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
‘Lakers Talk’ starts at 7p…
Excited to have @Bobby Marks join the show to discuss NBA Trade Deadline and what we can expect from the Lakers perspective…
Plus, should Russell Westbrook come off the bench? Will AD win the matchup vs Giannis tomorrow?
@ESPNLosAngeles – 9:55 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Despite the Lakers’ issues, Frank Vogel remains hopeful for a simple reason. Vogel: “When your starting point is LeBron James and Anthony Davis, you have a chance.” My dispatch on the positive & negative implications that has moving forward https://t.co/Mh3OZYWWEg pic.twitter.com/8Nk2kkjl7U – 9:42 PM Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
ICYMI, Monday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We discuss LeBron’s return, Anthony Davis’ mindset and how much better Westbrook could be defensively if he really wants to be. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnLakers
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 9:13 PM Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: With the Lakers scuffling along with a 26-28 record and the trade deadline fast approaching, LeBron James backed Russell Westbrook and said, “There’s not one guy you can blame over another guy,” for where things stand at this stage of the season es.pn/3Li0Rb9 – 8:03 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James (left knee soreness) & Anthony Davis (right wrist soreness) listed as “probable” for tomorrow’s game against the Bucks. Since playing 40 min in OT win vs NY on Sat, LeBron said he has received “around the clock treatment,” but insisted he doesn’t have a setback – 6:29 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: CLE/IND LeVert Trade: 11 in 120 Eastern Conference 2.6.21 w/ @Danny Leroux: https://t.co/1pqMxokM4I
Total Access members get this episode ad-free, plus our other 4 pods per week. Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/x1KzwEuMd3 – 6:00 PM Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron on Russ: “We all in the foxhole together. There is not one guy who is doing it by themself. There’s not one guy you can blame over another guy. There’s not one guy who gets the praise over another guy. When we lose, we all lose. When we win, we all win.” pic.twitter.com/iL9LoOMRVD – 5:26 PM CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
2022 NBA All-Star Game rosters: Full player pool available for Team LeBron, Team Durant ahead of Feb. 10 draft
https://t.co/qpiolj23pt pic.twitter.com/r6M6xp3WFs – 5:21 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Frank Vogel on what leaves him optimistic about Lakers’ season: “When your starting point is LeBron James and Anthony Davis, you have a chance.” – 5:20 PM Kyle Goon @kylegoon
On Q from @Bill Oram, LeBron talks about the trade deadline: “I’ve said this every year: If there’s an opportunity to get better, then you explore those options. … As great as the Rams were, they had and opportunity to get an elite guy like Odell, and they went out and got him.” pic.twitter.com/tOssL745IM – 5:14 PM Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron felt like the Brooklyn game he played with Davis and Westbrook was “a small dosage of what we could possibly see” with the Lakers. Two days later, he woke up and his left knee “was a wreck, a total wreck.” He called it “very frustrating” and for the end of the road trip. pic.twitter.com/dQzNY5NBwj – 5:05 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On: CLE/IND LeVert Trade: 11 in 120 Eastern Conference 2.6.21 w/ @Nate Duncan
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Listen: omny.fm/shows/duncd-on… – 5:00 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Frank Vogel on managing LeBron James’ workload pic.twitter.com/FguHRJTodd – 4:55 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James on if he thinks the Lakers need to make a deal before the trade deadline pic.twitter.com/STUOlYqne6 – 4:18 PM Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on Malik Monk: “Every single day he’s gotten better and better. … He’s played exceptional basketball.” – 4:18 PM Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on the NBA trade deadline: “If you have an opportunity to get better, no one turns that down.” – 4:17 PM Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron says he hasn’t been part of a season like this where injuries have taken such a toll along with COVID protocols on top of that. – 4:14 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James with an update on his health, and his “around-the-clock” treatment pic.twitter.com/5a5g9GelRZ – 4:13 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: CLE/IND LeVert Trade: 11 in 120 Eastern Conference 2.6.21 w/ @Danny Leroux: https://t.co/1pqMxokM4I
Total Access members get this episode ad-free, plus our other 4 pods per week. Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/1UsFDFX1Ho – 4:00 PM Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers star Anthony Davis was among the nominees for Western Conference Player of the Week pic.twitter.com/g4E2SwIao7 – 3:35 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Rumor: LeBron James could leave Lakers to play with son Bronny James nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/07/rum… – 3:00 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On: CLE/IND LeVert Trade: 11 in 120 Eastern Conference 2.6.21 w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: duncdon.supportingcast.fm
Listen: omny.fm/shows/duncd-on… – 3:00 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: CLE/IND LeVert Trade: 11 in 120 Eastern Conference 2.6.21 w/ @Danny Leroux: https://t.co/1pqMxoCmWg
Total Access members get this episode ad-free, plus our other 4 pods per week. Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/l3WdGHHs1F – 2:00 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On: CLE/IND LeVert Trade: 11 in 120 Eastern Conference 2.6.21 w/ @Nate Duncan
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Listen: omny.fm/shows/duncd-on… – 1:14 PM Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Hey Folks, could LeBron James sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the future? Let your mind explore the possibility. thunderousintentions.com/2022/02/07/leb… – 12:57 PM Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Monday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We discuss LeBron’s return in the Lakers’ win over the Knicks, Anthony Davis’ recent dominance, and whether Russ could actually change defensively if he wanted to. #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 12:03 PM NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor, determined by Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.5
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.65
3. Joel Embiid: 15.51
4. LeBron James: 14.56
5. Stephen Curry: 13.94
6. Trae Young: 13.87
7. DeMar DeRozan: 13.42
8. Ja Morant: 13.14 pic.twitter.com/iLEcjG5tVM – 10:30 AM Jimmy Butler @JimmyButler
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