Jeanie, who owns 15% of the NBA team and whose family has held a stake in the franchise since 1979, closed on the deal on Dec. 16.

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal knows a thing or two about playing a long career. O'Neal played 19 seasons in the NBA, including eight years in

Austin Reaves was named as a surprising trade asset as the Lakers continue to explore roster upgrades ahead of the deadline.

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a strong start this season, but they reportedly still feel that there's room for improvement.

The league is making up some games after the NBA Cup concluded on Tuesday. Trae Young is the highlight player of the night because the four-time All-Star makes his return to the Hawks lineup after missing 22 games.

The Lakers will also be without starting guard Reaves (left calf strain) and starting center Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness) on Thursday night against the Jazz.

The fit for Kessler in a Lakers frontcourt to pair with the offensive prowess of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James alongside him is no doubt an appealing one, but for such a fit to come to form, Utah would have to get a really solid deal in return for his services.

Dillon Brooks is averaging a career-high 21.6 points in his first year with the Phoenix Suns. He addressed his recent play vs. LeBron James, Lakers.