Lakers predicted to pull off another 'Luka Doncic-level heist' via trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are in win-now mode.

A look back at the season series between the Lakers and Timberwolves, who will meet in the first round of the NBA playoffs starting on Saturday.

The Lakers are 4-4 against teams that began December with winning records, making some wonder if they are as good as their overall record.

Rich Paul made his feelings clear about the Lakers' chances of contending for a championship. The Klutch Sports CEO said that he did not believe in LA to make it to the Western Conference Finals.

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

Austin Reaves has to score for this version of the Lakers to beat a team like the San Antonio Spurs. He has to score because they can't stop anyone.