As far as the Los Angeles Lakers are concerned, it is well-known that they would love to acquire Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans and/or the Sacramento Kings ' Keon Ellis. It doesn't appear that either team is very eager to move either player right now, but plenty can change between now and the beginning of February.

Other defensive wings might be available — Derrick Jones Jr. (Clippers), Terrance Mann (Nets), Andrew Wiggins (Heat) — but the Lakers can trade one first-round pick, one second and find a matching salary (likely starting with Gabe Vincent), and the question becomes, will that be enough?

Ramona Shelburne dims Los Angeles Lakers trade hopes involving Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Devin Booker added 21 and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108.

The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped four of their last 10 games, slipping to fourth in the Western Conference standings ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup against

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

Austin Reaves has arguably been one of the best players in the NBA in this 2025-26 season, but Tom Haberstroh believes the Los Angeles Lakers should part ways with him. While that might seem a ridiculous statement at first, Haberstroh put together a compelling argument on his Substack.

The Lakers must trade Austin Reaves if they're serious about building a championship contender around Luka Doncic, reckons Tom Haberstroh.

The following players are ahead of James Harden on the NBA’s all-time assists list: Gary Payton, Isiah Thomas, Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, Mark Jackson, Steve Nash, LeBron James, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul and John Stockton.

A trade idea has the Lakers moving Austin Reaves for elite 3-and-D wings as analysts question the team’s defense and title chances.