Our NBA insider shares the latest intel on growing frustration in Los Angeles and the ever-developing Jimmy Butler situation.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly now open to giving up their prized draft assets to improve their roster ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

In recent weeks, coach JJ Redick and James have both noted that the Lakers have no margin for error in games due to a thin roster. Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood were expected to be key pieces of the team's rotation but have missed the entire season so far.

The Los Angeles Lakers are checking in with the Utah Jazz on their young center's availability in trade talks.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a relatively healthy team this season, but they've had one crucial part of their system missing since 2023. It was revealed by

Jarred Vanderbilt returns from injury to bolster the Lakers’ defense during a critical stretch in their playoff race.”

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made a blunt admission on the defending champion Boston Celtics ahead of their January 23 matchup.

Amid the growing trade rumors in Los Angeles, the team received a big update on one potential candidate. According to Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, there is no truth to the rumors that his client, Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal, would waive his no-trade clause to join Los Angeles.

With the trade deadline approaching, the rumors are really starting to heat up around the Lakers, including on Jarred Vanderbilt’s value and the potential of a Walker Kessler deal.

With the NBA trade deadline just around the corner, Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for ways to improve the roster. While the Lakers currently are tied for fifth in a loaded Western Conference,