The Los Angeles Lakers could be the surprise third team that helps the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat agree on a Jimmy Butler trade.

LA Lakers star LeBron James is one of the smartest players in the NBA, both on the court and on the business side of things.

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Kelly Olynyk, Davion Mitchell, 2030 First-Round Pick (TOR) Los Angeles likes what Dorian Finney-Smith gives them on defense after trading for him, but they still need more help. They have been looking around for a center or a guard to help them be better equipped for the playoffs.

Rui Hachimura helped the Los Angeles Lakers snap a three-game losing streak Wednesday night, as the former Gonzaga standout led the team in scoring en route to

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony Davis had ... Heat: Miami went 3-3 on its West Coast trip without Jimmy Butler, who has now completed his seven-game suspension for what the team called “conduct detrimental to the team."

It was a 117-108 win for the Lakers and while it was not LeBron James ' best game by any means, he did step up to the plate in the fourth quarter. 9 of LeBron's 22 points on the night came in the fourth quarter, as he led all players in fourth quarter scoring to guide the Lakers over the line.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony ... Heat: Miami went 3-3 on its West Coast trip without Jimmy Butler, who has now completed his seven-game suspension for what ...

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 117-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (21-17) on Wednesday night at at Crypto.com Arena to close its six-game trip. The Heat (20-19) now returns to Miami to begin a three-game homestand on Friday against the Denver Nuggets.

Fun fact: Over the last 5 games, Raptors are holding opponents to 95.5 points per 100 possessions in 158 MIN with Davion Mitchell on court. They’re allowing 128.5 points per 100 with him OFF court. Opponents are shooting 38.7 FG% with him on & 49.1% with him off in the last 5. pic.twitter.com/Q4HNwsPawm

Jimmy Butler doesn't want to go to Grizzlies ... made it known that they will not discuss trades for veteran forward Rui Hachimura, either. Given Beal's recent benching, undesirable contract ...

Jimmy Butler wants a trade from the Miami Heat. This is also what Pat Riley and the Heat want. Unfortunately for Butler and his current organization, the NBA trade deadline has suddenly turned into a state of purgatory for both sides due to salary restraints and cap room.