Since LeBron James went down with injury last weekend...the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling. They're getting beat in convincing fashion...and the weaknesses on this roster that LeBron has been masking all season are starting to be exposed.

The Lakers stood their ground at the trade deadline...they didn't make any moves. Was this the right decision by Frank Vogel and Rob Pelinka? Does this mean the Lakers have essentially given up on this season?

We explain why Pelinka made the right decision and the trade deadline...and why it's not worth rushing LeBron and Anthony Davis back from injury to salvage this season. Even though the Lakers are at risk of missing the playoffs with both stars sidelined...they weren't winning the NBA title this season with the current roster.