The Los Angeles Lakers will likely have backup big man Jaxson Hayes for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Hayes has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game as he is diagnosed with right shoulder soreness.

Even though the Lakers took a flyer on undrafted center Trey Jemison III, they aren't settling when it comes to finding a viable backup center.

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.

Dallas may be hesitant to trade with the Lakers but if Los Angeles added a first-round pick, even a protected one, a deal could be made. The Mavericks value Gafford but he seems to be one of the more expendable players on the roster, likely because they don't want to part with P.J. Washington.

Here is all the latest news you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers, including a trade prediction about forward Rui Hachimura.

The proposed trade would send the floor-spacing center to the Los Angeles Lakers to pair with Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

Gafford is exactly the kind of player the lakers need: a strong rebounder, a solid shot-blocker, and someone who can consistently finish around the rim.

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking at a familiar name ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. According to NBA insider Jovan Buha, veteran point guard Lonzo Ball is on the Lakers' radar and has emerged as an interesting potential trade target.

New Lakers big man Trey Jemison was a little disappointed in himself after his debut with the team against the Nets.

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James had 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-101.

The 25-year-old Jemison, who compares his physique to former Lakers center Dwight Howard, brings an intriguing combination of size and defensive intensity.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is striving to mix up his rotations a bit, with L.A. recently hitting a bit of a frustrating lull during its January dol