While prominent stars on the Golden State Warriors aren't publicly pushing for a major trade, the general vibe within the organization might be

The Warriors need to make a move on the trade market to get back in contention, but a deal may not be coming anytime soon.

The Los Angeles Lakers could outbid the Golden State Warriors for one of their best-reported trade targets before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

At 21-20, the Golden State Warriors will be lucky to make the Play-In Tournament this season. The Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, and Los Angeles Clippers are climbing up the standings, and the San Antonio Spurs, who are one spot behind the Warriors, are frisky enough with Victor Wembanyama to make a second-half push.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr discussed the team’s approach at the trade deadline and, much like Stephen Curry, focused on improving the team without sacrificing its core. Kerr revealed that the move must address the Warriors’ immediate needs while keeping the team’s future in mind, per ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk.

For roughly the last year or so, the Golden State Warriors have been part of numerous trade rumors. In that time, they have been linked to players like Jimmy Butler, Lauri Markkanen, and Paul George.