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Dylan Hernández: Anthony Davis injury shouldn't deter Lakers front office: Trade those draft picks now

As LeBron James was walking out of Crypto.com Arena's interview room on Sunday night, he turned his head and smiled. "Go ask Rob (Pelinka) those questions," James said playfully. Earlier, during his postgame news conference following the Lakers' 119-117 victory over the Washington Wizards, I asked James whether he was concerned about how Anthony Davis' injury could influence the front office ...
Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 16, 2022, in Los Angeles.

As LeBron James was walking out of Crypto.com Arena's interview room on Sunday night, he turned his head and smiled.

"Go ask Rob (Pelinka) those questions," James said playfully.

Earlier, during his postgame news conference following the Lakers' 119-117 victory over the Washington Wizards, I asked James whether he was concerned about how Anthony Davis' injury could influence the front office leading into the trade deadline.

Specifically, I asked him if he was concerned whether Davis' injury could make

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