A new report is saying that the two stars on the Lakers don't want the team to mortgage the future this trade deadline.

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to escape with a 102-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets, though it shouldn’t have been that close despite Anthony Davis not being active.

The Lakers will need Anthony Davis and Dorian Finney-Smith to return to action if they are to have any chance of defeating the Clippers on Sunday.

The LA Lakers are set to renew their rivalry with the LA Clippers on Sunday, marking the first meeting between the two Los Angeles teams this season.

Finney-Smith is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to a right shoulder contusion, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. After making two straight starts, Finney-Smith reverted to a reserve role against the 76ers on Tuesday due to the return of Rui Hachimura (calf).

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One night after going off for 42 points and 23 rebounds in Charlotte, the star suffered the injury early in the Lakers’ blowout loss in Philadelphia on Tuesday

The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking around for some help before the trade deadline. They have already made a trade this year, getting Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton for D'Angelo Russell.

The Los Angeles Lakers have made significant strides, turning a weakness into an elite strength. A trade remains necessary, however, to sustain that progress.

Milton knocked down 7-of-8 from the field to finish with 21 points, four rebounds, four assist and two steals, making a major impact on both ends of the court in the Lakers’ blowout win. The guard had barely seen rotation minutes since coming over from the Brooklyn Nets, but he was ready when Redick called his number.

None of these overwhelmingly positive results should be too surprising considering the type of players and skill sets that mix well with the Lakers superstars. This lineup features good shooting, solid defense, and even talented secondary ball handling to take the pressure of James.