The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to many top players in recent trade rumors, and they might have to move on from a defensive guard.

Pelicans forward Herb Jones might not be available via trade to the Lakers as his team isn’t eager to move him this season.

The Lakers are fresh off suffering a hammering 132-119 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, and that result has opened up some wounds in their roster.

Most notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo 's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is up in the air, and the two-time MVP could be on the move this winter. Davis, too, has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate as the Mavericks consider their path forward, and may end up having a very short stint in Dallas.

The LA Lakers have been on a roll this season, barging to a top-four seed in the stacked Western Conference with a 17-7 record.

ESPN proposes a trade involving the Lakers, Warriors, and Mavericks centered on Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, and Jonathan Kuminga.

Lakers eye major upgrades as trade rumors link them to Giannis Antetokounmpo and other top targets in their title pursuit.