Fischer Kyle Lowry leaning towards Philly If Lakers pull trade for Russ Buddy Lakers have bunch of vets lined up

Fischer Giannis by all accounts does not want to head to Portland despite the connections with Jrue despite the connections with Damian Lillard

Fischer We are still hearing that the Toronto Raptors remain a likely if not the most likely suitor for the Kings All-Star big man if he is going to be tradedKeon Ellis could have helped grease the trade conversations between Sacramento and Toronto but hes now off the board

Fischer Damian Lillard has been behind the scenes trying to make a Giannis Antetokounmpo to Portland deal happen

Fischer Phoenix a team thats in the tax has Nick Richards contract that theyre looking to move that they almost moved to Torontowe got pretty strong word from Sacramento that they dont really think a deals going to happen anytime soon would Toronto pivot back to Nick Richards

Amick Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to make a trade before Thursdays NBA Trade Deadline

Mannix The Lakers believe they can succeed with a backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves if they can get the right type of players in the front court They are looking to build a Dallas 20 type roster similar to what Luka had when he went to the NBA Finals