Los Angeles Lakers (3-2, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (3-2, seventh in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -5.

Get in on the Friday night NBA action with these Timberwolves-Lakers betting picks for a high-profile Western Conference showdown in LA.

Lakers trade idea sends Austin Reaves to Western Conference foe originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Austin Reaves has been fun to watch in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform.

Fresh off yet another heroic performance, Austin Reaves is forcing the Los Angeles Lakers to confront an uncomfortable question: Are they better off trading him while his value is at an all-time high,

Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz doesn’t think so, which is why the bold NBA writer predicted that Los Angeles would trade James to a surging Western Conference contender before the deadline.

Lakers urged to trade for 'dream target' Lauri Markkanen by NBA analyst originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a 2-2 start this season, though they have yet to see their roster at full strength.

The Los Angeles Lakers begin the 2025-26 season with expectations of being a true contender in a West but may only go as far as their depth allows.

NBA legend Paul Pierce has made his stance on the Los Angeles Lakers and their superstar Luka Doncic crystal clear, and he’s not impressed. Speaking on the debut episode of the “No Fouls Given” podcast alongside Danny Green and Big Wos, Pierce called out both the team and Doncic for what he sees as predictable play and defensive weakness.