In recent weeks, coach JJ Redick and James have both noted that the Lakers have no margin for error in games due to a thin roster. Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood were expected to be key pieces of the team's rotation but have missed the entire season so far.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a relatively healthy team this season, but they've had one crucial part of their system missing since 2023. It was revealed by

All of this is to say that the Lakers are by no means a sure thing to compete for a title in their current position, something that JJ Redick and James admitted to varying extents last week. And apparently,

Time is starting to run out for the Lakers to make another trade this season, and LeBron James and Anthony Davis seem to be getting anxious.

According to Shams Charania on ESPN , James and Davis are growing concerned about the Lakers' ability to make significant roster upgrades with their two tradeable first-round picks. They have expressed that they want the organization to make moves to contend for a championship, believing that they are potentially a piece or two away.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is on track to make his season debut on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors, according to

Jarred Vanderbilt returns from injury to bolster the Lakers’ defense during a critical stretch in their playoff race.”

Wizards fans have been begging for a Kyle Kuzma trade, but Jonas Valanciunas and Malcolm Brogdon could also get dealt.

The forward, who had surgeries on both feet in May and further complications, should be available for the road game against Golden State