With under 48 hours until the 2023 NBA Draft, whether or not the Lakers will make their pick at No. 17 seems to remain up in the air. While the pick offers a chance to take a young player that could be a contributor now and in the future, it also represents one of the most tradeable and desirable assets the team has.
That latter option appeals to be one that is gaining more and more traction leading up to the draft. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, there is a growing chance the Lakers move their pick, which he reported in a new mock draft for the site (emphasis mine).