Lakers Loss Raises Specter of Trail Blazers Trade Deadline

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the top teams in the NBA for the past few seasons

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but their recent loss to the Portland Trail Blazers has raised the specter of a trade deadline move.

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With the Trail Blazers in the mix for the Western Conference playoffs

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the Lakers need to make a move in order to keep up with the competition.

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The Trail Blazers currently sit at the top of the Western Conference standings, and they have been playing at a high level all season.

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The Lakers are right behind them in the standings, but they have been struggling recently, losing five of their last six games.

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This latest loss to the Trail Blazers has put the Lakers in a precarious position

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as they now have to make a move if they want to keep up with the competition.

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The Lakers could look to make a move for a big man, as the Trail Blazers have been one of the better teams in the league when it comes to rebounding.

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