According to Shams Charania on ESPN , James and Davis are growing concerned about the Lakers' ability to make significant roster upgrades with their two tradeable first-round picks. They have expressed that they want the organization to make moves to contend for a championship, believing that they are potentially a piece or two away.

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The Washington Wizards head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Wizards are 6-35, which is not just last place in the Eastern Conference, but a league-worst. The Lakers are 22-18, which puts them in sixth place in the Western Conference.