LeBron James, Luka Donic and the Los Angeles Lakers invade the Alamo to battle Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs today. Find out how to watch for free.

During the 2023 NBA Draft, the Lakers traded up to acquire the right to Maxwell Lewis, a 6-foot-7 forward who was taken with the No. 40 pick by the Denver Nuggets that year. He spent two seasons at Pepperdine University in Malibu, and scouts liked his potential because of his raw athleticism and basic skills.

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi watched the Lakers lose their first clutch game of the season and is beginning to wonder if they are as good as their record.

Los Angeles Lakers' fans accuse NBA of rigging after Luka Doncic fouls out on late controversial call during loss.

Their latest defeat came at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks, 105-101, on Friday. It was a unique loss for the Lakers because it was their first one this season by a single-digit margin. Previously, the lowest margin they had in a loss this season was 13 points against the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 10.

Friday, Jan. 9, 9:30 p.m. CST, Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California TV: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, Spectrum SportsNet

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles and Milwaukee play in non-conference action. The Lakers have gone 10-6 at home. Los Angeles ranks eighth in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just 116.6 points while holding opponents to 48.6% shooting.

Trade talks are heating up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Dillon Brooks is a name being discussed. The Lakers want to add a strong defender. Brooks fits the bill. He can guard top players. This would help LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Giannis Antetokounmpo denied LeBron James at the rim in the closing seconds to secure a 105–101 victory for Milwaukee on Friday night.