The latest Los Angeles Lakers rumors floated the idea of striking a blockbuster trade involving Luka Doncic for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jonathan Kuminga’s name has circulated in trade rumors all throughout the season. The Golden State Warriors have been trying to trade him since last season, and one suitor has repeatedly come up: the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kendrick Perkins did not hold back when he criticized Deandre Ayton's lack of effort after the Lakers' 116-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. In 23 minutes of action, the big man finished with nine points and rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers making a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo remains in reach, but they might have to wait for a few things to play out first.

Well, he could end up back home. One NBA exec told HeavyOnSports that the Lakers would be open to trading him back to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that originally drafted him in 2003 and the club he took to an NBA Championship in 2016. The Lakers are apparently not interested in trading James to just whomever, but the Cavs are one of them.

NBA trade deadline buzz sees Lakers eyeing a deal with the Kings. The proposed trade, involving Malik Monk, Keon Ellis, and Devin Carter going to LA for Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent, and Maxi Kleber, aims to bolster the Lakers' inconsistent bench scoring and defense.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is no stranger to being traded in the NBA and talked about what it is like to be a player headed toward the NBA trade deadline.

Here is how the Lakers and Heat benefit from playing the long game in their pursuits of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.