The Lakers currently hold the 5th seed in the West. Defensive specialist Jared Vanderbilt is back in the lineup, while the team has also received help on both ends of the floor and undeniable energy from Dorian Finney-Smith, who they acquired in a recent deal with the Brooklyn Nets.

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The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-108 at Chase Center on Saturday but Dorian Finney-Smith was rather upset after the game. Towards the end of LeBron James' postgame press conference,

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to appease their 40-year-old superstar, LeBron James, they could make a valuable move on the trade market. Acquiring an iconic NBA champion and Dallas Mavericks ...

Gafford is exactly the kind of player the lakers need: a strong rebounder, a solid shot-blocker, and someone who can consistently finish around the rim.

The Mavericks signed a big man to a two-way contract from the G League amid several key injury issues on the roster.

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This mock trade involving the Lakers and two other teams would give the Purple and Gold a very good all-around center who is reportedly now avaialble.

Still, there's no denying they produced a much-improved showing against the Mavericks to close out a difficult road swing on a high note. During a recent episode of the "How 'Bout Them Celtics?" podcast,

South Bay Lakers center Kylor Kelley has signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks. The call-up marks the first of the 2024-25 campaign for South Bay and the 53rd overall in franchise history.