Lakers $48M dud being viewed as guaranteed trade candidate this offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly viewing a player on a $48 million contract as a near-certain trade candidate this offseason, suggesting the organization has already made up its mind about moving on from the deal. The player has underperformed relative to their large contract, earning the label of a 'dud' by the team. No specific player name or trade destination was mentioned in the available excerpt, but the Lakers appear motivated to clear the underperforming deal from their books.