That was 2 off-seasons ago.....You have to make moves to correct the situation........Despite the Lakers being one of the most profitable franchises in the league, Jeanie Buss is trying to save money on luxury tax.....If this was the Warriors, Nets, Clippers, or Knicks they would've made the necessary trades to correct the situation.
LA made no moves at the deadline last season because they did not want to pay more taxes.
LA was too cheap to sign Caruso.
LA cut Ryan earlier this season and still hasn't replaced him
LA has one of the worst medical staff in the league.
The Buss family is having money issues and it's negatively effecting the team/product.