The Los Angeles Lakers are "open" to using their tradable first-round picks in a potential deal this winter, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The

The Lakers could use some more help in order to become title contenders, and the front office appears willing to make it happen.

With the league giving so much power to the players in terms of their desired landing spots and roles, this tends to be the result. Some aren't fans of this but in the end, it keeps the players happy to perform well on the biggest stages.