The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve defensively in order to compete for an NBA title.

Most free agents can be traded on Dec. 15. However, a small group has to wait an extra month. Those are the free agents who re-signed with their original team using Bird or Early Bird Rights, make more than the minimum and who got a raise greater than 20% over their salary from last season. That list includes 11 players:

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2031 and 2032 first-round picks are reportedly viewed as less valuable since the Luka Doncic trade.

Lakers fans shouldn't dream too hard about the Purple and Gold landing Giannis Antetokounmpo anytime soon.

The Lakers’ trade deadline plan was dealt a major blow. A new update reveals that one of their top targets is now unlikely to be available. The post Lakers Trade Deadline Plan Dealt Major Blow appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Toronto Raptors, who would be quite formidable with Antetokounmpo and Scottie Barnes side by side, have a similar quandary. The list goes on from there, with oft-cited longshots like the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors also facing complications.

Christmas is on Dec. 25, but it comes 10 days early for NBA fans every year. That's because Dec. 15 marks the unofficial start of trade season.

The Los Angeles Lakers, enjoying a strong 15-5 start, are reportedly pursuing a trade for elite defender Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. Thi