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Lakers Step Back From $48M Trade Negotiation as Insider Reveals Required Deal-Breaker

The Los Angeles Lakers should be busy this trade deadline. The team is looking to improve its supporting cast to address defensive needs while also adding more offensive pieces next to the star trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James.

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Concerning Update Surfaces About Lakers' Trade Interest in De'Andre Hunter

With the NBA trade deadline being less than a week away on Feb. 5, rumors about the Los Angeles Lakers and the team's intentions on the trade market have started to ramp up, especially when it comes to De'Andre Hunter of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kylor Kelley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Kylor Kelley’s G League journey to the NBA

With the expansion of the G League over time, NBA teams have used it as talent pool for two-way contracts and 10-day contracts. Last year, Kylor Kelley got his first taste of the NBA regular season after turning a strong stint in the G League with the South Bay Lakers into a two-way deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Kobe Bryant News / Sneakers on SI / January 31

The Nike Kobe 1 Protro 'City of Champions' Honors Lakers Arena

Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant won all five of his NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Staples Center. But Bryant started his legendary career playing his home games in the Great Western Forum.

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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.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / January 31

Lakers Announce Bronny James Injury Update Before Knicks Game

Bronny James has played well for the Los Angeles Lakers of late. He’s seen action in L.A.’s last two games and has made the most of his limited time on the court.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / January 31

Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves Questionable Vs. Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks and Austin Reaves (left calf strain) is again being listed as questionable.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 31

Lakers’ interest in De’Andre Hunter ‘overstated,’ don’t want to jeopardize financial flexibility

The fast-approaching trade deadline has a way of making small things feel much bigger. This week, the Lakers were linked to De’Andre Hunter and the rumors rapidly picked up of their interest in the wing.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / January 31

Explosive NBA Trade Deadline Drama: Giannis, Lakers, and League-Wide Impacts

In this weeks 13 Rules: Random NBA Thoughts Steve dives into random NBA thoughts from Week 15 NBA games – NBA Trade Deadline Drama: Giannis, Lakers, and League-Wide Impacts.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Lakers Fans Can Breathe Sigh of Relief Over De’Andre Hunter Rumors

After a day of mock trades and jersey swaps, it seems reports of De’Andre Hunter coming to the Lakers were greatly exaggerated. In his “Saturday Morning

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 31

Lakers Legend Demands Shaquille O’Neal Treatment for Star That JJ Redick No Longer Trusts

For Deandre Ayton, the debate around his future in Los Angeles has intensified. After that, no team would want him! Everything boils down to DA’s low-impact presence on the floor.

LeBron James News / Bleacher Report / January 31

Watch: Bron putting Luka in a headlock?! (via logothreeslut/X)

NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 31

Interest In Cavaliers’ De’Andre Hunter Believed To Be ‘Overstated’

Leading up to the 2026 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to a number of players as they look to upgrade their roster to compete for a championship.

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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 31

Luka Doncic In ‘Great Place’ One Year After Trade From Mavericks

Feb. 1 marks the one year anniversary of Luka Doncic being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite all of the time that has passed, it feels like the impact of this deal will never subside.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 31

LeBron James: Lakers Need To Feed Deandre Ayton

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton started the 2025-26 season strongly on both sides of the floor, but he has recently seen a dip in production across the board.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 31

Lakers insider reveals two realistic trade targets

The Lakers already have more than enough scoring and star power, so GM Rob Pelinka would be doing the right thing by improving their supporting cast.

Long-shot team could attempt to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Draymond Green responds to rumors he could be traded for Antetokounmpo

Surprising report emerges about Green’s future with Warriors

Warriors appear to be in driver's seat to trade for Antetokounmpo

Cavaliers' Lonzo Ball linked to one team in trade rumors

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / January 31

LeBron James Shows Pride While Speaking on Bronny’s Growth as a Pro

With LeBron James turning 41, it is evident that there might not be many years left in him. But as he readies to hang up his boots in a few years’ time, the Los Angeles Lakers’ legend is making sure that his legacy in the NBA does not fizzle out.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 31

Luka Doncic Was Just ‘Playing My Game’ With Historic Triple-Double Against Wizards

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is one of the rare one-man offenses in the NBA as he can either score for himself or generate looks for teammates. Because of how elite Doncic is at both scoring and playmaking, some teams have no choice but to send extra defensive attention his way.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Total Pro Sports / January 31

Los Angeles Lakers Labeled a Team to Watch in the Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes

Imagine this. LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. All playing on the same team! Feels like an impossible dream, right? Well, it might just become a reality very soon.

Bronny James News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31

Bronny James had road crowd electrified with his garbage time dunk

Bronny James thrilled fans with some high-flying garbage time fun in the nation’s capital. The Los Angeles Lakers guard got some burn late in his team’s blowout win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.