LeBron James had 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and Luka Doncic had 30 points and 10 assists in Lakers win over the Pelicans.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the few contenders in the NBA that desperately need to upgrade their roster. As the trade deadline approaches, mock trades and rumors to players are circulating. And the Lakers are at the center of it all.

Lakers top trade target from the Sacramento Kings, Keon Eliis, is reportedly going for a steep price ahead of the deadline.

Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura could be inching forward to a return after missing the last five games with a calf ailment.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić said he's "excited" for Trae Young after the Atlanta Hawks reportedly agreed to trade the four-time All-Star to the Washington Wizards.

The Los Angeles Lakers don't seem willing to trade away Austin Reaves, as they are eyeing a big extension at some point.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA game from January 6, 2026 on ESPN.

The Lakers (23-12) are back home after a quick two-game road trip as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks (16-21) on Friday. Los Angeles aims to complete a season sweep. When: 7:30 p.m. PT, Jan. 9

Born in Oakland and raised in Inglewood, Paul Pierce is a full-fledged Cali kid. Additionally, he grew up being a huge fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he admitted that in the summer of 2008, he had to uproot his family and move to his other house in Las Vegas to escape the rude and aggressive fans that were constantly harassing him in L.A.