Lakers Scramble for Defensive Reinforcements as Trade Deadline Looms
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The Los Angeles Lakers are running out of time to add defensive help before the NBA trade deadline, according to a Feb. 2, 2026 report by the New York Post.
The report states that team officials are actively searching for players who can bolster the club’s ability to prevent opponents from scoring. With the league’s mid-season cutoff fast approaching, the front office is weighing potential deals in an effort to upgrade the roster and strengthen its chances for a playoff push.
No specific targets or proposed trades were disclosed, but the organization’s sense of urgency underscores the importance it places on shoring up the defensive end of the floor before the window to make moves closes.
Source: New York Post
