The Los Angeles Lakers will likely have backup big man Jaxson Hayes for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Hayes has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game as he is diagnosed with right shoulder soreness.

There is one big thing getting in the way of the Lakers landing Walker Kessler, one of their biggest trade targets.

Additionally, backup center Jaxson Hayes has been upgraded to probable for the Lakers game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This season, Hayes has averaged 5.2 points, 4.1 total rebounds ...

One of the biggest problems the Los Angeles Lakers have faced in the 2024-25 NBA season is the inconsistency of the big man rotation behind Anthony Davis. For those hoping that Christian Wood could end up salvaging the situation eventually, there is bad news to report.

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.

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 Utah Jazz are reportedly asking for a lot from the Lakers if they want to trade for big man Walker Kessler.

The 25-year-old Jemison, who compares his physique to former Lakers center Dwight Howard, brings an intriguing combination of size and defensive intensity.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is striving to mix up his rotations a bit, with L.A. recently hitting a bit of a frustrating lull during its January dol

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Inglewood ...

The proposed trade would send the floor-spacing center to the Los Angeles Lakers to pair with Anthony Davis and LeBron James.