Lakers trade rumors: Five players that could change Los Angeles

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Jan 8, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) drives to the basket past Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Lakers won 112-95. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

The latest Lakers rumors have to do with five players who could change the team dramatically.

Trade rumors don’t always pan out, but that’s not just what this is about.

Now that we know the extent of D’Angelo Russell’s latest injury, this is a list about five players from teams around the league that could have a great impact in Los Angeles.

Right away, the question jumps to who would be traded.

That is something that will always be up in the air for discussion. Until anything on that issue comes to fruition, it’s best to leave that be.

But let’s say that a trade goes through for these next five players and they’re now part of the Lakers.

Here’s a look at five stars who would no doubt change the course of the current Lakers roster.

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