NBA Trade Rumors: 3 Players the Los Angeles Lakers should avoid trading for

After making a promising start to the NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have recently struggled without their superstar summer signing, LeBron James. The Lakers have now lost three in a row, and after a run of just three wins in ten games, Luke Walton's men now have a record of 21-19. The team has dropped to 8th place in the Western Conference standings, and the Utah Jazz is now just one game back.

The Lakers recent poor form has demonstrated how heavily the team relies on LeBron James, and the team's recent struggles may be enough to convince Magic Johnson and the Lakers board to target new players before the February trade deadline.

While long-term targets such as Anthony Davis won't be available, there are a number of players from around the league that are reportedly available for trade. Despite this, the Lakers should be wary of making a deal that has long-term repercussions, and here we will look at three players that the Lakers should avoid making deals for.

#3 Wayne Ellington

Back in December, the Los Angeles Lakers were heavily linked with a move for the Miami Heat's Wayne Ellington. The 31-year-old has been with the Heat since 2016, although Ellington has featured just 20 times during the 18/19 season. Ellington has also played in just two of the Heat's last ten games, and Miami has not missed the shooting guard, as the team has recently improved to a .500 record.

Statistically, Ellington is amidst one of the worst seasons of his career, as the veteran is shooting a career-low .358 from the field. Ellington has also struggled from behind the arc, and this is the area that the Lakers need the most help. Ultimately, at the guard position, the Lakers already have Lonzo Ball and Rajon Rondo, and Ellington would struggle to find substantial minutes.