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 Los Angeles Lakers, enjoying a strong 15-5 start, are reportedly pursuing a trade for elite defender Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. Thi

Although many expected the Lakers to trade for a defensive spearhead, the team does not have the assets to sign a major player. Los Angeles has one future first-round pick to trade (2031 or 2032) while Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht remain the only viable trade options.

Lakers may reopen Dalton Knecht trade talks as rotation concerns grow and questions linger over the rookie’s long-term role.

NBA rumors reveal the Lakers have interest in Herbert Jones, but the Pelicans present a major obstacle in trade talks.

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2031 and 2032 first-round picks are reportedly viewed as less valuable since the Luka Doncic trade.

The Lakers are fresh off suffering a hammering 132-119 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, and that result has opened up some wounds in their roster.

Despite a return near for LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers were advised to be aggressive in the trade market to fix their biggest issues.

The Los Angeles Lakers' most likely trade candidate has been revealed ahead of the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline.

Here is the one trade that the Kings could make that would no doubt help the Lakers, but it isn't for the players one might think.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to many top players in recent trade rumors, and they might have to move on from a defensive guard.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to give the team some publicity even while he's not on the court playing. Antetokounmpo is dealing with a c