With roughly a quarter of the NBA season behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking every bit of the championship contenders they hoped to be entering the

The Los Angeles Lakers can't run away from the very real, very threatening defensive problems that could, if not corrected, derail any hopes they have of competing for an NBA title.

While acknowledging the Lakers' need for wing depth, we explore a three-team trade idea featuring the Heat and the Grizzlies to help solve their problems.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as Lakers Receive Crushing Update on $68 Million Trade Target. The Los Angeles Lakers' defensive woes continue to hold them back from reaching their championship-caliber potential.

The Los Angeles Lakers just got some bad news at a bad time on breakout star Austin Reaves and his recent calf injury.

One player Lakers fans have been hoping the team can trade for is Herbert Jones, a 3-and-D forward who is currently with the New Orleans Pelicans. But even though the Pelicans have the Western Conference's worst record at 4-22, they're not looking to trade him, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.

The Los Angeles Lakers' most likely trade candidate has been revealed ahead of the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline.

As the trade deadline approaches, one of the Lakers’ top priorities is to acquire a playable 3-and-D wing, someone who can contain dribble penetration, guard elite scorers, and space the floor without compromising the offense. Their internal evaluations and league conversations have centered heavily on players who fit this archetype.

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2031 and 2032 first-round picks are reportedly viewed as less valuable since the Luka Doncic trade.

Rival NBA teams reportedly expect the Los Angeles Lakers to target New Orleans Pelicans wing Herb Jones in an effort to bolster their defense ahead of the February trade deadline.

There is growing chatter around the Lakers potentially pursuing a more modest roster upgrade rather than standing completely still.

The Lakers' only tradeable first-round pick (2031 or 2032) is not valued around the league, spelling bad news for any Lakers trade plans.