With the trade deadline approaching, the Lakers have been linked to De’Aaron Fox, but the reality is far more complicated.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been connected to De'Aaron Fox because he's represented by Rich Paul, but are they his preferred trade destination?

Explore the Lakers' coaching decision to give Bronny James extended minutes and how he performed against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Even though there's a need for depth, people around the league think that the Lakers may not go all in at the deadline.

The Los Angeles Lakers still have issues after the late-December trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. The team

Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox reportedly doesn't have the Los Angeles Lakers as his destination of choice via trade.

Los Angeles could dangle future draft picks to entice opposing teams. Lakers insider Jovan Buha, however, said the squad is unlikely to give up a first-round pick.

Davis hasn't just given the front office a directionless mandate to improve the team — he has ideas on how it should be done, namely that the Lakers trade for a center so that he can slide to the 4, which he has long stated is his preferred position. Rob Pelinka, I hope you're listening.

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Even though the 76ers were without Joel Embiid and Paul George, they managed to hand the Lakers one of their most embarrassing losses this season.

The Lakers had to endure an ugly, physical and low-scoring battle against the Nets on Friday, but they survived thanks to Austin Reaves.