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Report: LeBron, AD concerned about Lakers' ability to improve roster

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Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are growing concerned about the franchise's ability to significantly upgrade the roster with its two tradable first-rounders, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

James and Davis have expressed they want the Lakers to make moves, believing L.A. is a piece or two away from contending for a championship, Charania reports.

The Lakers have done their due diligence in measuring trade interest around the league and are willing to part with first-round picks for players who fit alongside James and Davis now and fit for years to come under Redick, Charania adds.

Their tradable first-round picks include their own selections in 2029 and 2031.

The Lakers currently sit sixth in the Western Conference, just a game up on the Dallas Mavericks for the final guaranteed playoff spot.

James and Lakers coach JJ Redick recently said the team doesn't have much room for error due to the roster's construction.

Davis and the 40-year-old James lead the Lakers in most statistical categories. L.A. only employs two other players averaging double-digit points - Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura.

Los Angeles has already made one trade this season, sending D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.

The Lakers are currently 23-18 and next play Thursday against the Boston Celtics. The trade deadline is Feb. 6.

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