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NBA Insider Suspects Lakers May Trade LeBron James

After the Los Angeles Lakers got their eight-game road trip underway with an inspired performance against the Denver Nuggets in the Mile High City on Tuesday, there wasn't much time for the storied franchise to enjoy the win.

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Luka Doncic, Lakers out to derail Clippers' hot stretch

One month into their midseason revival, the Los Angeles Clippers will mark the occasion by returning to the matchup where it all began with a visit from the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday at Inglewood, Calif.

Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Gilbert Arenas Believes Lakers Face a Tough Call on Austin Reaves as Roster Questions Grow

With the Los Angeles Lakers recently struggling, many basketball analysts have started to turn their attention to the team. That’s not entirely surprising because LA is one of the biggest markets in basketball.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / January 21

Watch: Breaking down the recent Lakers drama

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / January 21

Jeanie Buss Reportedly Considered Trading LeBron James

Lakers governor Jeanie Buss harbored resentment toward LeBron James and considered trading him at one point, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes claims in a lengthy examination of the state of the franchise while it was under control of the Buss siblings.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 21

Rich Paul speaks out amid LeBron James, Jeanie Buss rumors

Rich Paul offers unexpected response to report about tension between LeBron James, Jeanie Buss

LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, insists another bombshell report about the Los Angeles Lakers forward is no biggie.

Lakers' Buss reportedly wanted to trade LeBron to a West rival

Buss releases statement on report about fractured relationship with James

LeBron has second unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement

Lakers desperately need Austin Reaves back during brutal road trip

Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. out indefinitely

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 21

Jeanie Buss Releases Statement Addressing Report About Fractured Relationship With LeBron James

There always seems to be drama surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers organization, and that has again been the case in recent months with the Buss family selling their controlling ownership stake to Mark Walter for a record $10 billion valuation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 21

Report Surfaces About Jeanie Buss' Major Issues With Lakers' LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a franchise surrounded by drama while making headlines for things that happen on and off the floor on a daily basis.

LeBron James News / Hardwood Heroics / January 21

LeBron James Shrugs Off End of Legendary All-Star Streak With Cold, Honest Message: 'I’m Good Either Way'

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James hasn’t been the same star this season. That’s why he didn’t get enough votes to be an NBA All-Star starter this year, ending his 21-year streak.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Mock Trade Sends Lakers' Dalton Knecht to Mavericks for Ex-Warriors Champion to Bolster Offense

It has been an up-and-down season thus far for the Los Angeles Lakers, though they do currently sit fifth in the Western Conference standings with a 26-16 record.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Lakers face familiar deadline question: Is this roster good enough?

The Lakers are running out of runway to pretend this roster is finished. That’s the sense around the league as the trade deadline approaches, and it’s why rival executives are circling Los Angeles as a team to watch, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 21

JJ Redick says Austin Reaves is ‘progressing well’ will return during road trip

Austin Reaves hasn’t played in 2026 due to this Grade 2 calf strain, but that will soon change. Reaves’ four-week absence due to this injury will be up soon, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick gave a positive update on his guard before the Lakers played the Nuggets on Tuesday.

Austin Reaves News / Yardbarker / January 21

Lakers desperately need Austin Reaves back during brutal road trip

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone 7-7 since Austin Reaves suffered a calf strain on Christmas Day. They're hoping to get the high-scoring guard back during one of their toughest stretches of the season.

LeBron James has second unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement

Lakers face familiar deadline question: Is this roster good enough?

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