The Lakers’ necessity to improve via trade is evident early on this season. Even with a 4-2 start, GM Rob Pelinka is searching for players who fit the Lakers’ identity and other teams who are willing to trade with them.

TORONTO — Coming off their 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, the Lakers brought a defensive focus to Sunday’s practice at Scotiabank Arena before heading to Detroit for a matchup against the Pistons on Monday. “Our pick-and-roll defense ...

Lakers’ Jalen Hood-Schifino may be on the Utah Jazz’s radar According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report’s recent report (via Heavy Sports’ Alder Almo), the Lakers’ promising young guard may generate attention from teams like the Utah Jazz ahead of the 2024-25 NBA trade deadline (h/t Matt Levine of Los Angeles Lakers on SI): “He will be playing in the G League this year,