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

A blockbuster trade involving Klay Thompson and LaMelo Ball has been floated amid the dismal start of their teams.

Lakers trade pitch lands Luka Doncic's ex-teammate for first-round pick and more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Some still believe the Los Angeles Lakers will need another center at the trade deadline, and it isn’t the worst idea.

“Just in: Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent Alex Saratsis have started conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about the two-time NBA MVP’s future – and discussing whether his best fit is staying or elsewhere, sources tell ESPN. A resolution is expected in the coming weeks,” Charania posted on X.

Yet again, Antetokounmpo has seemingly soft-launched his trade request. That can only happen so many times before a trade materializes. So what does the market look like if and when the move happens for real?

LeBron James reportedly pushed for co-star Luka Doncic to be the last starter introduced by the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers are multiple iterations and an NBA Championship removed from current Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball's stint with the team, but the

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Reddick confirmed his star point guard was "away from the team for personal reasons."