One defensive-minded backup center the Lakers have been linked to has reportedly been acquired by another team.

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to chase their first championship since 2020, they will be acutely aware that the LeBron James era is coming to an end. The veteran superstar recently turned 40. And while LeBron is still a top-15 player in the NBA,

So much can happen for the Philadelphia 76ers at the NBA trade deadline. The Sixers are in an interesting position. After starting the season as the No. 11 seed in the Eastern Conference, they could either trade for some help or pack it in for the season.

Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony Davis had 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. LeBron James finished with 22 points and nine assists and Austin Reaves added 14 points and 14 rebounds as the Lakers won for the first time since having two games postponed due to the deadly wildfires in Southern California.

After a sluggish first half on defense, Lakers rediscover their game in the second half and beat Miami to end a three-game losing streak.

Lakers Top Performers Rui Hachimura – 23 points, 8 rebounds LeBron James – 22 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds Heat Top Performers Tyler Herro – 32 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 7 3PM 3rd straight game with 30+ points Haywood Highsmith – 12 points,