Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.
Playing without their red-hot star Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers travel to the nation's capital to face the reeling Washington Wizards on Thursday.
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a tough loss on Tuesday. They were run off the court against the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-104. More Lakers: Lakers' Anthon
If the Washington Wizards’ New Year’s Resolution was to win more basketball games, it’s safe to say they’ve dropped the ball. Washington hasn’t won since January 1, dragging a 15-game losing skid into tonight’s home stand vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.
If they decide to push for the playoffs, ClutchPoints proposed a trade that would send Washington Wizards swingman Corey Kispert to the Sixers. The Wizards are nowhere near playoff contention, so trading Kispert would make sense. The proposed trade is as follows:
The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavs are 36-7, which puts them in first place, and gives them the best record in the NBA. The Sixers are 15-27, which puts them in 11th place.
The 2025 NBA trade deadline is on the horizon. The Philadelphia 76ers will presumably be buyers, though they are not among the most eager teams to make a big splash. The Sixers prefer not to tank the remainder of this season, but their losing record will surely influence their approach before the deadline on Thursday, February 6.
Fansided urged the Sixers to acquire Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas with Embiid out yet again. Not to mention, he wouldn’t be too hard to acquire.
The subplot involving Harris, Philadelphia and the 76ers is so twisted. But it shouldn't overshadow the main focus for Washington on Sunday.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been tipped to trade for the $30 million center amid Joel Embiid's injury problems.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick commented on Bronny James' struggles during the Lakers' 118-104 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday