LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers seem to have found their rhythm with three consecutive wins, bouncing back from a challenging start to their rigorous Grammy road trip.

As they return to Los Angeles, the Lakers boast a record two games above .500, with James showcasing his enduring All-NBA caliber performance even at the age of 39.

However, amidst the Lakers’ resurgence, speculation looms over potential trades ahead of the NBA deadline, leaving many role players on edge. One player whose name has surfaced in trade talks is Christian Wood, the Lakers’ big man acquired in the offseason.

According to recent reports by John Hollinger of The Athletic, if the Lakers opt not to pursue a larger deal, they could be inclined to part ways with a second-round pick to secure Wood’s departure to another team.

Despite Wood’s $3 million player option for the next season, the financial considerations, particularly accessing the tax distribution, may incentivize such a move for the Lakers.

Wood’s tenure with the Lakers has seen its share of highs and lows, including a recent eyebrow-raising tweet of “lol” following his absence from the starting lineup against the Atlanta Hawks. Whether this incident holds any significance remains uncertain.

With the trade deadline looming and no more games on the Lakers’ schedule until then, the team’s composition could undergo significant changes by the time they next take the court against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.