Lakers predicted to cut ties with Luka Doncic's former $33 million Mavericks teammate originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. It’s safe to say the Los Angeles Lakers will look a bit different by the time the Feb. 5 trade deadline passes.

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.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton played nearly perfect Sunday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ayton made all seven of his field goal attempts, fini

At the UCLA Health Training Center, the Lakers were red-hot offensively early. They scored 41 points in the first quarter and held the lead for most of the first half en route to a 76-68 halftime lead. But afterward, South Bay went into a drought and got caught up in a dogfight.

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have the ability to make a big splash at the trade deadline because their future draft picks aren't as appealing to opposing teams as they once were.

Los Angeles struggled in a loss to the Spurs, who will join the Thunder, Knicks and Magic in Las Vegas for Saturday’s semifinals.

An argument could be made that the Lakers could really use forward Jarred Vanderbilt's defense, rebounding and energy right now.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have matched the best 25-game start in NBA history and will seek out another victory when they face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday night.