The Los Angeles Lakers are led today by two of the best players in the league: Anthony Davis and LeBron James. This superstar duo has accomplished so much together, but they have yet to reach the heights they have achieved together recently.

The Lakers have been lackluster in recent seasons, and a big reason for that is the surrounding teams. The Lakers lack depth players to fit alongside Davis and James. It’s clear that LA needs to make a move to improve its chances of making a strong playoff appearance.

That is of course the expectation, but the reality is often disappointing. The Lakers sat idle during the trade deadline last year, and if that’s the case this season, Davis and James won’t be happy campers.

According to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, Davis and James won’t be happy if the Lakers don’t make a move at the deadline.

“I don’t think LeBron and AD are going to be happy, and at this point they can ask out… I think that opens up the possibility for some major changes in the offseason.”

Davis and James have been patient with the front office of late, but if LA doesn’t respond, this could be the final straw for the two superstars.

The 31-year-old Davis is in the second half of his prime and still wants to fight for titles. One isn’t enough for him, and it’s clear he still has a lot left in the tank.

James, 39, soon to be 40, is still in the running to secure another elusive title. He doesn’t want to play on a mediocre team to end his career, and he certainly doesn’t deserve that as he’s about to ride off into the sunset.

James and Davis have shown at times that they can still be a title-contending duo; However, if the Lakers don’t think that way, the worst could happen for them.

Actions speak louder than words, and if a trade doesn’t happen, it could be a sign that the Lakers no longer consider Davis and James to be an elite duo.

The Lakers currently have a record of 14-12, good for 10th place in the loaded Western Conference. A change is afoot, or so we think.

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