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Lakers rumors: 3 reasons L.A. won at the 2017 trade deadline

By Keith Rivas

Feb 10, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) holds the ball under pressure from Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) during the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) holds the ball under pressure from Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) during the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 14, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) controls the ball against LA Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute (12) in the first half during the NBA game at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) controls the ball against LA Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute (12) in the first half during the NBA game at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Closing Thoughts

Look, I’d love for the Lakers to be really good again just as bad as anyone else, but fans have to keep in mind that they’ve got to trust the process. After appearing to be paying dividends for Philadelphia, that same process can get Los Angeles back on track.

Giving Magic Johnson the keys to the future was also an interesting, but timely move. Fans had also been fed up with Buss and Kupchak and it was a breath of fresh air.

The Lakers have a golden opportunity in front of them, with this year and next year to really show their stuff and impress other free agents.

Next: Will DeMarcus Cousins Join LA Soon?

Now they’ve just got to make it count.

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