Jarred Vanderbilt was a fan favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers after being acquired at the 2023 trade deadline due to his high motor and willingness to do the dirty work.

Despite a demonstrative blowout victory over the mighty Boston Celtics (who were playing on the second night of a back-to-back, it should be noted) on Thursday

It really comes down to two potential packages, the better of which includes Austin Reaves ... Max Christie, and Jarred Vanderbilt (which matches up financially for Fox) in addition to whatever ...

The Lakers’ 118-108 win over the Warriors moved them seven games above .500 for the first time this season, with key contributions from Jarred Vanderbilt and an improving Gabe Vincent.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has proven himself to be one of the most important players on the team. Reaves is the unofficial third option of the Lakers and has performed well into his fourth season in the league.

A Lakers insider feels the team would have to attach a first-round draft pick to Jarred Vanderbilt because of how negatively the forward is viewed.

Jan. 25, 2025 Jarred Vanderbilt ... James had 25 points and 12 assists and Austin Reaves had 16 points and seven assists. Kobe Bryant’s passion for his beloved Eagles brings back memories ...

It marked Vanderbilt’s first NBA action since he sprained his right midfoot in the Lakers’ road win against the Boston Celtics last Feb. 1.

With Anthony Davis injured, everyone from LeBron James down needed to step up for the Los Angeles Lakers, even against the lowly Washington Wizards. And that is exactly what happened.

Playing without injured Anthony Davis, LeBron James has 24 points and 11 assists and six others score in double figures as the Lakers dominate from the outset in a 134-96 win.

De'Aaron Fox is a better basketball player than Austin Reaves. We can get that part out of the way from the start. There is no real statistical argument otherwise. Even the most optimistic projections of Reaves' increasingly bright future have to acknowledge that Fox has physical gifts that he simply does not.

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a matchup against the Washington Wizards, with their playoff positioning on the line. The Lakers (26-19) currently sit