The Lakers could certainly use a defensive combo forward type of player, a la All-Defensive Teamer Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans, if they want to compete deep into the playoffs next spring.

This is a team that takes wins when they are available. The Lakers are the only team that is undefeated in clutch time (6-0) this season. They are 14-0 when leading by more than 10 points at any point in a game. When they trail by more than 10 points, Lakers games are a coin flip, as they have a 5-5 record in those games.

The focus on game-to-game physicality is part of the Lakers’ emphasis on being a process-oriented team rather than a results-focused one in light of their 15-5 record through 20 games.

This massive blockbuster trade proposal sees the Lakers get rid of Rui Hachimura for this $54 million center to bolster their frontcourt.

The Clippers dropped their fifth straight and it’s unclear how they get out of this spiral. The Lakers may be a deadline move from competing in the West.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James suffered a tough home loss to the Phoenix Suns as Dillon Brooks egged on the crowd with imitations of signature LeBron celebrations and constant trash talk. LeBron has entered the twilight of his career for the Lakers,