The Lakers dodged a bullet as Kendrick Perkins wanted James Harden on the team

ESPN's analyst Kendrick Perkins wanted the Los Angeles Lakers front office to make a move for James Harden with the Philadelphia 76ers, as he believed the point guard would be helpful feeding Anthony Davis.

It didn't happen as Harden did arrive in Los Angeles, but to the Clippers instead of the Lakers on a blockbuster trade. But after a few games together, it seems the purple and gold have dodged a bullet by not going after the controversial player.

Since the Clippers made the trade for James Harden, the team has a -67 with him on the court while a +24 differential when he isn't on the floor "helping" the team.

The frustration Kawhi Leonard and other Clippers stars have with James Harden is evident, meanwhile, the LA Lakers are starting to look better even when LeBron James wasn't around to play against the Trail Blazers this Sunday night.

Cam Reddish is looking to have a breakout season with the LA Lakers

Despite a slow start in the season, the forward Cam Reddish is starting to have a breakout campaign after what he has shown is capable of doing on the defensive end and has started to score from 3 which is always welcomed for LA.