Kessler is the headliner of this deal and he could easily provide the Lakers with strong production right away. The big man is one of the best defensive centers in the entire league and could give this team a legitimate running mate next to star Anthony Davis.

The Los Angeles Lakers have put themselves in a good position to make a splash ahead of the upcoming NBA trade deadline. Los Angeles has been one of the better teams in the Western Conference this season and now holds the cards to heavily go after another NBA title.

As the Lakers consider their trade options, acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Pelicans should be atop their wish list.

Scottie Barnes had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors swept a two-game set in Atlanta for their season-high third straight victory, beating the Hawks 117-94 on Saturday night

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, has appeared in nine NBA games throughout the 2024-25 season. However, he hasn't been able to be much of a factor, tallying just four points and three assists in nearly 22 minutes of action.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, was selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. Signing a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Lakers, James secured a standard roster spot.

The NBA has updated the schedule for nine different games, including the Lakers and Clippers, due to the ongoing LA wildfires.

Here are all the details for the upcoming Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets game, including date, time, venue, and ticket prices

James Harden scored 17 of his 40 points in the third quarter and Norman Powell added 33 points as the Los Angeles Clippers finished off a 127-117 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at Inglewood,

DALLAS — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

The Celtics' roster has failed to meet expectations in the past month and Thursday’s performance against the Lakers was an example of a team that’s sputtering despite its depth.