The Los Angeles Lakers' stars feel like they need more to compete for a championship this season. On Wednesday, ESPN's NBA insider Shams Charania reported LeBron James and Anthony Davis are worried the team has not done enough to be competitive down the stretch.

At 22-18, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves firmly ensconced in the middle tier of the Western Conference pack — they're currently the No. 6 seed, although that could change depending on the result of their Tuesday clash against the 6-35 Washington Wizards.

The chances of the Lakers making the type of big trade that would make them contenders or near-contenders any time soon may be slim.

In a last-ditch effort to acquire a two-way point guard with a solid three-point shot, the Lakers' front office may reach out to Chicago to inquire about a deal centered around the Lakers' former No.