Last month, the Lakers ditched the expiring contract of point guard D'Angelo Russell, second-year forward Maxwell Lewis, and three future second round draft picks, sending them to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for 3-and-D small forward Dorian Finney-Smith and microwave scoring guard Shake Milton.

Lakers were built to dominate, but Dwight Howard says their dynasty dreams were shattered by one man’s decisions.

However, to land Antetokounmpo, Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ third-leading scorer and valued playmaker, would likely have to continue his career in Milwaukee to appease the Bucks in a potential deal.

Milwaukee Bucks receive: F Jimmy Butler ... more favorable of remaining pick) Los Angeles Lakers receive: C Brook Lopez Detroit Pistons receive: G Pat Connaughton, F MarJon Beauchamp, LAC 2025 2nd-round pick (via LAL), MIL 2031 2nd-round pick Washington ...

In this new trade proposal by Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World, the Lakers make a sneaky trade to land guard Bruce Brown from the Toronto Raptors. Brown would serve the Lakers well and Los Angeles wouldn't have to part with too many to land him.

The last two teams with 30+ wins through their first 35 games in the same season, The Los Angeles Lakers (32-3) and The Milwaukee Bucks (30-5) in 1971-72!

Jemison went undrafted in 2023 after playing five years in college for the Clemson Tigers and his hometown team, the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers, where he earned All-Conference USA third-team and All-Defensive team honors during his final year.

James Harden passed an NBA legend while moving up to 14th on the NBA's all-time scoring list during the Clippers' game against the Lakers.

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The Golden State Warriors and the LA Lakers both play twice in Rivals Week, which culminates with Curry vs LeBron.

Since the 2020-21, the Clippers have lost just three of their 17 games against their city rivals. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Who is going to make a move that puts them closer to an NBA title? Six trades we want to see before the February 6 trade deadline: