NBA trade deadline has passed, and it was arguably the craziest deadline period in NBA history. That's because the league saw multiple star-studded blockbuster deals and several other moves that will alter not just this season's title race,

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are among the teams in either the first or second apron following Thursday's NBA trade deadline, according

However, the present-day Lakers' roster still needed to be refined if the organization was serious about chasing a title in 2025. While the Lakers now had an abundance of scoring power in the James-Doncic duo, the team lacked a notable frontcourt and quality defense.