Despite two recent victories against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves amidst a whirlwind of trade speculations involving Austin Reaves.

While Reaves has consistently contributed offensively alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis, his recent defensive struggles have ignited debates over whether the Lakers should entertain trade offers as the looming deadline approaches next month.

One prominent name that continues to circulate in trade rumors linked to the Lakers is Atlanta Hawks’ guard Dejounte Murray.

However, a recent report from Michael Scotto of Hoopshype suggests that the Lakers remain steadfast in their decision not to part ways with Reaves, even in a potential trade for Murray (as reported by Lakers All Day Everyday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter).

Notably, one individual who expressed displeasure with this decision is none other than former Lakers champion Lamar Odom. In a tweet laden with frustration, Odom simply wrote, “SMH.”

Lamar Odom, who played an instrumental role in securing championships for the Lakers in 2009 and 2010, appears to be in the camp that believes Dejounte Murray could bring more to the Lakers than what Reaves currently offers.

Nevertheless, it’s essential to recognize that Austin Reaves played a pivotal role as the third-most impactful player for the Lakers last season, a campaign that concluded with an improbable journey to the Western Conference Finals.

The latest report suggests that the Lakers are banking on Reaves’ ability to replicate his past contributions this spring, even if it means passing up the opportunity to acquire a former All-Star like Murray.

The decision has sparked controversy and left Lakers fans divided over the team’s future prospects.