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Lakers assistant and former Wizards HC Scott Brooks makes a Rui Hachimura joke after the forward's impressive outing

Here is all the latest news you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers, including a new trade deadline target.

Hachimura is averaging 12.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this season. Turner is averaging 15.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. More Los Angeles Lakers news: Lakers Have Held Internal Talks About Potentially Adding This Top East Center: Report

In a new trade idea from Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World, the Lakers bring in 12-time All-Star Chris Paul from the San Antonio Spurs. Paul has been on the radar of the Lakers for some time now and he finally lands in Los Angeles to go after a title.

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura spoke about needing to play off LeBron James and Anthony Davis against good defensive teams.

Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) drives past Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Hachimura is probable for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to left calf soreness, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Hachimura missed his second consecutive game on Tuesday in Charlotte because of left calf soreness, while Vincent sat out because of left knee soreness.

The Lakers now have a four-game winning streak thanks to one of the most dominant games of Anthony Davis' career.

This mock trade would give the Lakers not only a serviceable starting center next to Anthony Davis, but one who could be a game-changer.