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Lakers Pushing to Move Up Again in NBA Draft Round 2: Report
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The Los Angeles Lakers moved up from No. 55 to No. 45 ahead of Thursday's second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Still, there's a real possibility they're not done. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, L.A. could look to trade up even higher as the night unfolds.
REPORT: There is a lot of buzz that the Lakers are trying to move up even higher in the draft than pick 45, via @JakeLFischer on a livestream
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Who do you think Rob trying to get? — Playoff LAL (@PlayoffLAL) June 26, 2025
: Los Angeles Lakers center court logo during a preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
: Los Angeles Lakers center court logo during a preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
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