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Lakers Get Bad News on Trade Target Herb Jones

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, with time running out for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers to make moves in order to address the long-term future, prepare for a run in the playoffs, or part ways with players to build draft assets.

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Jake LaRavia feels improved communication has helped Lakers in current winning run

The Lakers were struggling early in January. Los Angeles had lost four of five games, with its only win coming against a mediocre Atlanta Hawks team. In defense of the Lakers, they were playing without Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura also missed some games during this stretch.

LeBron James News / Field Level Media / January 27

Cavs ready for LeBron James as Lakers look for more road success

Homegrown hero LeBron James will be back in Northeast Ohio on Wednesday for his annual visit with the Los Angeles Lakers, who play the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Lakers at crossroads as deadline nears and clock ticks louder

The Lakers look like a contender on paper. In reality, they feel more like a work in progress with a ticking clock. Los Angeles sits fifth in the West and comfortably over .500, but the numbers under the hood are less flattering.

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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 / Lakers Nation / January 27

JJ Redick Seeing Rui Hachimura Get Back Into Groove

Rui Hachimura has been one of the more intriguing stories for the Los Angeles Lakers on the court this season. He began the season spectacularly, proving himself to be a fantastic off-ball shooting option next to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / January 27

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Launches Fan Engagement Company 77X & Fan Pass

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic announced the launch of 77X, a company he built to create original entertainment, collectibles, merchandise, and live experiences for his fans.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 27

Jaxson Hayes Discusses Eastbay Dunk In Win Over Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their recent winning ways on Monday night defeating the Chicago Bulls for their fourth win in five games. Luka Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Lakers’ Jake LaRavia laughs off Jaxson Hayes’ Eastbay dunk – ‘It was alright’

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up an impressive road win over the Chicago Bulls, pushing their record to 28-17 in the process. The story of the game was Luka Doncic, who scored 46 points in this one, taking over in the second half after LeBron James dropped 20 in the first half.

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

Drew Timme News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 27

Drew Timme has unlocked two-big lineups for the Lakers

Down nine to start the second quarter in Denver, the team readied to go to the most unproductive bench in the league, scoring-wise. Seizing an opportunity in recent games, two-way center Drew Timme checks in for the Lakers in his new spot in the rotation next to fellow big man Deandre Ayton.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 27