With a lot of talk in Los Angeles about potential trade targets, The Athletic's Sam Vecenie thinks the Lakers should focus on improving the defensive side of the ball, considering the team's dominance on offense.

Reports have leaked details about the massive price the Los Angeles Lakers will pay if they pursue a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Los Angeles Lakers receive tough Luka Dončić update just as Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors ramp up across the NBA.

Following the revelation that Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is uncertain, teams around the NBA were sent into a frenzy over the possibility of trading for the two-time MVP.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as Lakers Urged to Trade for All-Defensive Forward. While the Los Angeles Lakers (15-5) are off to a great start in the 2025-26 season, some believe that there's a bit of a "fool's gold" situation going on.

NBA rumors suggest the Milwaukee Bucks could face heavy trade interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo as teams target Dec. 15 for potential moves.

Luka Dončić might be the best-conditioned of his career, but he's hardly a burner. Austin Reaves isn't blowing anyone away with explosiveness. And LeBron James, who turns 41 later this month, might finally be feeling some gravitational pull.

The Lakers could certainly use a defensive combo forward type of player, a la All-Defensive Teamer Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans, if they want to compete deep into the playoffs next spring.