One NBA scout identified a player who could be a missing link for the Lakers as they look to become true championship contenders.

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season at a blistering pace. They have a 13-4 record and are the second seed in the Western Conference. But the starting five could still use an upgrade,

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to explore a long-rumored trade target ahead of this season's Feb. 5 deadline. More news: Lakers' Luka Doncic Could Climb MVP Ra

The clear issues for the Los Angeles Lakers this season have been defending and outside shooting, but a top trade target remains available.

Lakers monitoring blockbuster trade for $109 million former Warriors fan-favorite, NBA champion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers have proven they aren't afraid to orchestrate a groundbreaking trade if the perfect opportunity presents itself.

The Los Angeles Lakers' season is going better than anyone expected when the team arrived at media day, and superstar LeBron James said he was dealing with scia

If the Pelicans are indeed “open for business,” the likes of Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III and Jose Alvarado will reportedly command a lot of interest. Jones, who signed a three-year, $68 million extension last summer, can’t be traded until January 14, 2026.

Otherworldly play from Luka Dončić, the emergence of Austin Reaves as a legitimate superstar in the league, and the return of LeBron James to the court after a bout of sciatica have propelled the Los Angeles Lakers to a 12-4 start,

Lakers vs. Mavs will not air on traditional broadcast television. Instead, viewers can stream the game live with Amazon Prime Video. Tip-off of Lakers vs. Mavs is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 28. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Friday’s game comes less than nine months after Dallas fired general manager Nico Harrison, who engineered the controversial trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

Lakers named among top suitors for blockbuster trade involving Lauri Markkanen originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Deandre Ayton has done a tremendous job of holding down the fort in the Los Angeles Lakers ’ frontcourt to begin the 2025-26 season.