Early NBA trade deadline questions for Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.

Lakers' breakout player may force team to trade 24-year-old, 2024 draft pick originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers have a rocky relationship with Dalton Knecht.

A recent comparison of playing time between Deandre Ayton and Anthony Davis has renewed scrutiny of the Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis deal as Los Angeles surges and Dallas falters.

Rumors intensify as the Los Angeles Lakers pursue Sacramento Kings veteran DeMar DeRozan, seeking a reliable scorer to complement their core. A potential trade framework involves the Lakers sending young talent and draft picks to Sacramento.

A recent report suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers would move on from their 27-year-old stud if a particular opportunity presented itself.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart opened up on his disconnect with the Memphis Grizzlies before being traded.