By most accounts, what's transpiring between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat should have no impact on the Los Angeles Lakers. Butler and the Heat are on the fast track to a bitter end, but the Lakers don't appear to be a realistic suitor for his talents.

In FadeAway World, Ishaan Bhattacharya proposed a three-team trade that would see the Suns receive Butler. The Heat would get Bradley Beal, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and 2029 First-Round Pick (UTA/MIN/CLE). The Lakers would receive Terry Rozier and 2027 First-Round Pick (UTA/MIN/CLE).

It wasn’t easy for Herro to get over the feelings of resentment and rejection that come with returning to a team that seemed on the verge of trading you. It took some soul-searching and a few candid conversations with Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and the front office to get everyone back on the same page.

The Los Angeles Lakers head to down the hall to face the Los Angeles Clippers in a Western Conference matchup that was previously known as 'the Hallway Series' due to these two teams once sharing Staples Center. The Lakers are 21-17, which puts them in sixth place. The Clippers are 23-17, which puts them in fifth place.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves says he's willing to take a ton of threes if that's what it takes to win.

With Jimmy Butler looking to leave the Miami Heat, the rumor mill has been working overtime to figure out ways to get him traded away from South Beach before the deadline. At this point in time, the Phoenix Suns look like the most likely destination.

There are quite a few notable names on the injury report for both sides of the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. The key vetera

The Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing a major trade involving Sacramento Kings’ De’Aaron Fox before the February 6 NBA trade deadline. They may need to offer Rui Hachimura, Max Christie, and possibly fan-favorite Austin Reaves to secure the dynamic point guard.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis was named a Western Conference reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

Meanwhile, Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has been chosen for his first NBA All-Star Game as one of seven reserves from the Western Conference. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Golden State Warriors are still in the mix of trade talks for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, but Steph Curry seems concerned about how the disgruntled forward would fit in the team, making the deal a lot harder to seal.