But the price to pay in trading for Markkanen would be expensive. In a potential deal with the Jazz, the Lakers have to match the star forward’s massive $46MM-plus annual salary. Not to mention, Danny Ainge will definitely seek draft assets before letting the Finnish sensation go.

A mock trade has the Los Angeles Lakers sending a package headlined by Dalton Knecht to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for two players.

Austin Rivers shares why the emergence of Austin Reaves, who scored 51 points on Sunday, means the Lakers should consider trading LeBron James, detailing why a core of Luka Doncic, James and Reaves "doesn't make sense.

It wouldn’t hurt for the Lakers to give Doncic multiple ball-screen options moving forward. Ayton is best suited for pick-and-roll scenarios, while Markkanen (who’s capable of fulfilling that role) is a lethal pick-and-pop threat in today’s heavy three-point shooting league.

Although they may not be his preferred landing spot (allegedly), the Los Angeles Lakers could emerge as a potential surprise blockbuster trade destination for f

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