Kessler is the headliner of this deal and he could easily provide the Lakers with strong production right away. The big man is one of the best defensive centers in the entire league and could give this team a legitimate running mate next to star Anthony Davis.

The Los Angeles Lakers have put themselves in a good position to make a splash ahead of the upcoming NBA trade deadline. Los Angeles has been one of the better teams in the Western Conference this season and now holds the cards to heavily go after another NBA title.

In this new trade scenario by Doug McCain of The Big Lead, the Lakers make what McCain calls a 'perfect' deadline move. The deal would be between the Lakers and Utah Jazz, landing two players in Los Angeles.

As the Lakers consider their trade options, acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Pelicans should be atop their wish list.

Do the Lakers and Warriors owe it to LeBron James and Stephen Curry to trade away a distant first-round pick to give them a better shot at winning a fifth championship?

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, was selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. Signing a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Lakers, James secured a standard roster spot.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, has appeared in nine NBA games throughout the 2024-25 season. However, he hasn't been able to be much of a factor, tallying just four points and three assists in nearly 22 minutes of action.

NBA games are scheduled to return to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Monday night, with the Clippers planning to resume their schedule when they play host to the Miami Heat and the Lakers set to host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

The NBA has updated the schedule for nine different games, including the Lakers and Clippers, due to the ongoing LA wildfires.

The Lakers still have LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the charge, making them a threat in the Western Conference. However, it seems that the team will need to add more firepower if they want to seriously be considered as a title threat.

Los Angeles seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Charlotte. The teams play Monday for the first time this season.

The Lakers could acquire a game-changing superstar in a groundbreaking deal with the Atlanta Hawks. "The Lakers acquiring Trae Young would be a blockbuster move that shakes up the