Amidst trade deadline drama, Los Angeles Lakers' fans sent a message to Dejounte Murray: "You are a Laker!"

Dejounte Murray's future is uncertained. He's been on the Los Angeles Lakers' radar for a while now. Last night, Atlanta Hawks's All-Star was on a mission, shooting 57.9% from the field, scoring 24 points to beat the Lakers 138-122.

Murray outplayed Russell, linked in the potential trade, who had a more modest performance with nine points and five assists.

One fan expressed on social media: "ONE HELL OF A AUDITION DEJOUNTE MURRAY, U ARE A LOS ANGELES LAKER!"

While there is no significant progress on the deal, the Lakers are looking for Murray to strengthen their perimeter. They would offer D'Angelo Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino and a 2029 pick in return.

With the loss to Atlanta, the Lakers fall to 24-25, tied for ninth place in the Western Conference.

LA remain interested in Murray, but in the absence of progress, they are exploring options. Aside from the potential deal for Murray, the Lakers have initiated talks with other teams. Names such as Malcolm Brogdon (Portland), Tyus Jones (Washington) and Dorian Finney-Smith (Brooklyn) are under consideration.

D'Angelo Russell's resurgence, leading the Lakers in points in three straight games, complicates Murray's potential trade to L.A. Will the Lakers be hesitant to part with Russell?

We'll see what ends up happening, what is clear is that the Angelinos need to make some kind of move before the Trade Deadline on February 8 if they want to be competitive in the playoffs and LeBron James can fight for the fifth ring of his career.