The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a trade to acquire LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets to resolve their point guard issues. The proposed deal

Gafford is exactly the kind of player the lakers need: a strong rebounder, a solid shot-blocker, and someone who can consistently finish around the rim.

Dallas may be hesitant to trade with the Lakers but if Los Angeles added a first-round pick, even a protected one, a deal could be made. The Mavericks value Gafford but he seems to be one of the more expendable players on the roster, likely because they don't want to part with P.J. Washington.

The Los Angeles Lakers made their first significant addition months out from the NBA trade deadline, swinging a deal for

Buha said that the Lakers are trending more toward making a smaller move. Instead of using their first-round picks, Los Angeles is now reportedly more likely to use their second-r