This NBA executive delivers a grim outlook on the Los Angeles Lakers' trade plans this season as the deadline looms.

Luka Doncic, who had an off shooting night by making only eight of 25 from the field, fouls out and LeBron James, who had 26 points, has a late turnover.

Friday night in the NBA was packed with action. Fans saw big individual performances, wild comebacks, injury-hit teams, and losing streaks finally end. Some teams surged after halftime, while others struggled to finish games or ran out of healthy players.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from January 9, 2026 on ESPN.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is still in disbelief that he leads the 2026 NBA All-Star Voting by an overwhelming margin.

Knicks predicted to trade for $175 million former Lakers superstar, NBA champion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The New York Knicks have hit a rough patch lately.

The Los Angeles Lakers possess one of the most star-studded cores in the NBA, yet doubts persist about whether the franchise is truly positioned to contend for another championship

While LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves have played well together for the Lakers, Rashad McCants warns they could butt heads in the playoffs.