Possessing a 21-17 record and the Western Conference’s No. 6 seed, the Los Angeles Lakers are in a disappointing position despite superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis putting together incredible individual seasons.

While LeBron James and Anthony Davis are undoubtedly Top 25 NBA players, the Los Angeles Lakers must add another star to help them keep pace in the Western Conference. Acquiring a Phoenix Suns stud struggling to achieve team success in Year 18 could improve the Lakers' title odds.

If Nick Richards doesn't help the Suns right the ship this season, they soon may be facing existential questions about the core of their roster.

Happy teams are all alike, you might say, but Pacific Division teams are all unhappy in their own way.

New Suns center Nick Richards had a monster game in his debut following the trade with a feat never before seen.

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves at a crossroads ahead of the February 6th trade deadline. Despite holding two, and potentially three, first-round picks they could leverage for a significant trade,

The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a turbulent stretch during the 2024-25 season, marked by roster changes, trade setbacks, and scheduling adjustments.  In a

Any Beal transaction before the February deadline would require navigating not only his no-trade clause but also one of the NBA's most challenging contracts to move.

NBA rumors suggest the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are targeting a Charlotte Hornets center as the trade deadline approaches.

Jemison went undrafted in 2023 after playing five years in college for the Clemson Tigers and his hometown team, the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers, where he earned All-Conference USA third-team and All-Defensive team honors during his final year.

Shaquille O'Neal is best known for his high-flying highlights with the Orlando Magic and his championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, although he was an All-Star during his often-overlooked tenure with the Phoenix Suns alongside Steve Nash.

The Charlotte Hornets head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets are 8-27, which puts them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are 20-16, which puts them in sixth place in the Western Conference.