The trade season is underway, and this is the time when teams appear to fix anything that could hurt their aspirations going into the business end of the season. The Los Angeles Lakers seem aware of the holes in their roster that they need to be filled before February 6th as they try to build a competitive squad around veterans LeBron and Anthony.

Furthermore, the Lakers seem to be buyers in the market and are rumored to be on the hunt for a point guard and a big man to bolster their ranks. What pieces does L.A. have, you might ask? Well, they are armed with several role players and their 2029 and 2031 first-round picks. Although among the players considered movable, Rui Hachimura seems to be viewed as a long-term piece, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic.

Owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka seem to have a soft spot for the 26-year-old forward, who honors the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant by wearing No. 28. However, the Lakers might trade him if they feel the need to add more sweeteners to the pot. One scenario might arise as they eye Brooklyn Nets’ wing duo Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith.

Well, it’s nothing new: “Both have been tied to the Lakers for months. The Lakers have been interested in Finney-Smith for at least a couple of years,” Buha said.

Brooklyn is looking to rebuild their roster, as they have already traded Schroder to the Warriors. They might be willing to strike a deal, but only if their asking price is met, and here Hachimura could come in handy for the Lakers. Will Johnson and Smith add any value to L.A.? Let’s find out.

Can Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith solve the issues at L.A.?

The Nets are reshaping their roster and prioritizing future flexibility. Automatically, this has opened an opportunity for the Lakers to acquire two of their stars to address their rotation issues. Additionally, Finney-Smith is enjoying a great start to the season, averaging 11 points, 4.3 rebounds, and even dished out 1.7 assists.

Notably, the veteran will complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis pretty well, given his defensive versatility. The other name linked, Cam Johnson, is the younger and more offensive option for the Lakers. Interestingly, he is enjoying his best-ever season, scoring 18.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and three assists per game.

Smith and Johnson are two of the most tradable options for the Nets, who are looking to rebuild their roster, and the Lakers are in much need of some fresh faces to solve the team’s long-sustaining rotation issues because of injured players like Jared Vanderbilt and Christian Wood. The duo could be an actual solution, as this is a trade scenario to keep your eyes locked on.