The Wizards have gone bare bones and are depending on lottery luck to save them. Meanwhile, the Raptors, who have now won five straight, are approaching their own rebuild a little differently. Which track will bear the most fruit?

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a tough loss on Tuesday. They were run off the court against the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-104. More Lakers: Lakers' Anthon

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their road trip on Thursday with a game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The team is looking to bounce back after a 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, where LeBron James ’ efforts were not enough to secure a victory.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick commented on Bronny James' struggles during the Lakers' 118-104 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday

If they decide to push for the playoffs, ClutchPoints proposed a trade that would send Washington Wizards swingman Corey Kispert to the Sixers. The Wizards are nowhere near playoff contention, so trading Kispert would make sense. The proposed trade is as follows:

The Washington Wizards are set to host the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow, but one player won't be available for the visiting team, according to ESPN insider Shams

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is on the horizon. The Philadelphia 76ers will presumably be buyers, though they are not among the most eager teams to make a big splash. The Sixers prefer not to tank the remainder of this season, but their losing record will surely influence their approach before the deadline on Thursday, February 6.

The Philadelphia 76ers have been tipped to trade for the $30 million center amid Joel Embiid's injury problems.

The Wizards have options as the trade deadline approaches, as Malcolm Brogdon, Kyle Kuzma and Jonas Valanciunas are all on the table.

The subplot involving Harris, Philadelphia and the 76ers is so twisted. But it shouldn't overshadow the main focus for Washington on Sunday.

This is a significant setback for the Los Angeles Lakers, as star forward Anthony Davis was forced to exit Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to an abdominal s