Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is still playing at a high level in his 22nd NBA season. A four-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, James is also the league’

The Golden State Warriors may complete an NBA-altering deal for a Los Angeles Lakers standout forward this season.

The Golden State Warriors dropped to 19-20 after Monday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, finding themselves out of the Western Conference playoff picture, far from NBA title contention.

On top of that, the Lakers can swap first-round picks in 2026 and 2028 and trade or swap their selection in 2029, 2030, and 2031, which makes taking the bait a bit more palatable for the Warriors, who will inevitably have to rebuild at some point.

The Golden State Warriors need some type of miracle to become contenders again. Otherwise, Golden State should consider blowing it up. Entering Monday, the 19-19 Warriors were on the outside of the Play-In race looking in -- a tough pill to swallow for a franchise that's won four titles in the last decade.

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a very curious spot as we approach the NBA trade deadline. Los Angeles has looked like a true contender at different times this season, but they have also looked very vulnerable at other times.