The 40-year-old James isn't the only Lakers starter dealing with an injury. According to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Austin Reaves is still recovering from a serious toe injury.

The trade, finalized on February 2, 2025, involved a three-team deal with the Utah Jazz. The Lakers acquired Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris, while the Mavericks received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick.

This will be easier said than done, but the Lakers' brand does tend to attract big-time stars to the team. Former Lakers star Magic Johnson knows this all too well and has made a pitch for a former league MVP to come to Los Angeles. Johnson made his wishes known on social media for star Kevin Durant to come to the Lakers.

Now, Almansa isn't as young (19) or as big (6'10"), but he also isn't as raw. He has intriguing ball skills as both a high-post playmaker and a face-up attacker, and he shows soft touch on in-between shots like hooks and floaters. His motor runs high on the glass and the defensive end, too.

Lakers legend Magic Johnson jokingly posted on social media that he wished one NBA superstar and future Hall of Famer were with the Purple and Gold.

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a tremendous amount of hype, as the mid-season trade for Luka Doncic made them look like title contend

Former Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash will be joining Amazon Prime's NBA broadcast team for next season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

All and all JJ Redick's first season as a head coach at any level was quite a success when you pit everything together. However, in Los Angeles, championships

Following a disappointing playoff exit, the Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a major trade to strengthen their frontcourt. A proposed three-team deal could land Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis and Desmond Bane in LA.

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to make another massive move during the offseason, it could require them to move on from Austin Reaves, a shooting guard who has proven to be a very good player in Los Angeles.