The Los Angeles Lakers may be just a few moves away from being a championship contender and by making a trade with the Toronto Raptors, they could improve their title odds.

The Los Angeles Lakers are a team to keep an eye on in the Bruce Brown sweepstakes, according to NBA insider Evan Sidery. The Lakers have been linked with Brown for over a year and Sidery believes they could make a move for the Toronto Raptors guard before the Feb.

Los Angeles has long been interested in adding Brown Jr., and almost did in free agency a few seasons ago. His versatility and shooting could give the Lakers a big boost. Plus, he is on a $23 million expiring contract, giving Los Angeles some potential financial flexibility after the season.

The Toronto Raptors are one of the worst teams in the NBA season, which doesn't come as a surprise to anyone. The rebuilding franchise currently holds a 10-32 record, the second worst in the NBA, behind the Washington Wizards,

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.

Knicks edge Nets, Blazers beat Heat, Raptors rally past Magic, Jokic stars in Nuggets' win, Lakers dominate Wizards.

LOS ANGELES — Victor Wembanyama had 23 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs be

The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns made a draft-pick trade that could be the first step in Jimmy Butler getting what he wants.

Coming off a tough loss to the Clippers, the Lakers have little trouble defeating the NBA's worst team, the Washington Wizards.

Counting last year's two big individual performances, this date has been a day when larger-than-life moments happen in the NBA.