The Los Angeles Lakers are "open" to using their tradable first-round picks in a potential deal this winter, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly willing to trade first-round picks in a deal for short and long-term pieces.

Lakers great Magic Johnson sees one star who is reportedly on the trade market as a player who could help his old team contend for the NBA title.

The Lakers could use some more help in order to become title contenders, and the front office appears willing to make it happen.