There has been a lot of speculation about what the Los Angeles Lakers are going to do with the 17th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. While the Lakers could land a solid prospect with the 17th pick, it seems like the team is more interested in trading the selection.
According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, there is a growing likelihood that the Lakers will trade the 17th pick in the draft. There are two routes the Lake Show can take: the team can try to trade down in the draft to accumulate more draft capital or can try to trade the pick for veteran talent.