The Lakers’ defensive struggles have reached a point where internal urgency is starting to show. Ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Suns, head coach JJ Redick addressed where things stand and what could be coming next.

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 could be without one of their centers for their 2025 NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.

There is growing chatter around the Lakers potentially pursuing a more modest roster upgrade rather than standing completely still.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves has a mild left calf strain and will be reevaluated in approximately a week, the team announced Friday.

Jeff Teague strongly believes that LeBron James' massive contract impedes the Lakers ability to make any trades to improve the roster. The post LeBron James Blamed for Lakers Inability to Make Trades to Upgrade Roster appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been solid early in the season, starting hot with a 17-7 record, which has them in fourth place in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, the team has faced injuries throughout their time so far,

The film tells the truth. The Lakers are not a good defensive team, evidenced by the sight of the NBA’s top guards blowing past Lakers defenders into the paint during a 10-game defensive swoon that ranks among the league’s worst.

As the trade deadline approaches, one of the Lakers’ top priorities is to acquire a playable 3-and-D wing, someone who can contain dribble penetration, guard elite scorers, and space the floor without compromising the offense. Their internal evaluations and league conversations have centered heavily on players who fit this archetype.

LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, has already made it clear that LeBron will likely remain in LA. With James having a no-trade clause and the Lakers themselves stating they’d love for him to retire as a Laker, fans shouldn’t be using his $52 million salary in their delusional trades.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to pursue this All-Defensive forward as they seek a major upgrade to their frontcourt.