ESPN proposes a trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings aimed at addressing LA’s defensive concerns.

The Los Angeles Lakers are out of the race on many top trade targets, and could face competition with a new player mentioned in trade rumors.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been exploring an interesting trade deal with Sacramento Kings as their needs intensify.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly only willing to sacrifice future financial flexibility at the trade deadline for a needle-mover.

Many fans who rely solely on media commentary or social discussions might assume the Los Angeles Lakers are struggling mightily this year. Yet the reality paints a different picture, with the team performing strongly overall.

Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors heat up as the deadline nears, with three top targets emerging to fix roster issues.

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have yet decided whether LeBron James will be playing in back-to-backs down the stretch of his historic 23rd NBA season.

Coming into Friday, LA is No. 6 (118.8) in offensive rating and No. 22 (117.1) in defensive rating. The Lakers' defensive problems were magnified over the last three weeks, as they ranked 29th (122.4) in that span.

One trade particularly has stirred quite the amount of buzz is the Los Angeles Lakers' apparent interest in forward Dillon Brooks, which has floated on social media for quite some time. Suns owner Mat Ishbia put a stop to the chatter. "Don't bother calling… Suns aren't interested. Dillon's not going anywhere," he said on X.