If L.A. attempts a marginal upgrade, though, look for Knecht to be involved. Brooklyn Nets backup bigman Day'Ron Sharpe has fans "inside the Lakers locker room," per Woike, and he might be the kind of niche, role-playing target who could be had for a Knecht-focused trade package.

The latest Los Angeles Lakers rumors floated the idea of striking a blockbuster trade involving Luka Doncic for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Rob Pelinka are reportedly looking to make a big splash this offseason after a quiet trade deadline.

With less than a week to go a lot of trade talk is out there, but the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation could hold up other deals.

The Lakers remain connected to a many players as the trade deadline nears, including Andrew Wiggins and Naji Marshall.

Adding either one of the two and having them play bench minutes in Los Angeles would only weaken the Lakers defense further. Bronny James quietly a massive winner of the Lakers’ Luke Kennard trade Luk

The Lakers are sending Gabe Vincent and a second-round draft pick to Atlanta. With about $60 million in projected salary-cap space, L.A. is in position to make major moves this offseason.