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LeBron James pulled within 63 points of the NBA's career scoring mark in the Lakers' 112-111 win over the Pacers, but the team insisted achievement...

"I think it's one of the greatest records in sports in general," James said. "I think it's up there with the homerun record in baseball. "I mean, I don't know if it will happen on Saturday. However, they do generate passion and interest in the sport. "I think it's an amazing feat," Lakers coach Darvin Ham said of the scoring record. trailed 98-90 when he subbed in with 9:22 remaining in the final frame. He scored nine points down the stretch, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:35 remaining to give the Lakers their first lead of the game, and added two go-ahead free throws with 1:09 left. Davis, who finished with 31 points and 14 rebounds, hit a turnaround, fadeaway shot from 11 feet out to put L.A. "My wife is ecstatic. up 112-111 with 35.3 seconds left. James was instrumental in the Lakers' fourth-quarter comeback against the Pacers. However, the victory itself, which brought L.A.

LeBron James is edging ever closer to surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA points record after scoring 26 against the Indiana Pacers.

As much as LeBron James' march toward the NBA's all-time scoring mark might have captured people's attention outside of the Los Angeles Lakers, James' goal ...

“I think it’s up there with the homerun record in baseball. For us, it’s just, how can we get our team in the best position to make a run?” he said. “I think it’s one of the greatest records in sports in general,” James said. “Yeah, I do,” James said with a smile. James said he never knew that Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 points — “I know it’s 38 something,” he said — but he knew the former Laker great was the record-holder. “I think it’s an amazing feat,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said of the scoring record.

The Los Angeles Lakers won a nail biter over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. The Lakers have been playing in a lot of games down to the wire as of late.

James knocked down 2-for-5 from the three-point line. He hit 2-for-2 from the free-throw line. The Lakers defeated the Pacers 112-111. “I think it’s one of the greatest records in sports, in general,” he said. The Lakers have been playing in a lot of games down to the wire as of late. [Los Angeles Lakers](/nba/teams/los_angeles_lakers/89) won a nail biter over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

LeBron James had 26 points and pulled within 63 points of becoming the NBA's career scoring champ as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Indiana ...

The video, from TNT's pregame coverage, was then replayed on the arena's large video board as the crowd roared and teammates congratulated the first-time All-Star. “There was a lot going on out there and they'll see it in black and white in New York. “I think it's one of the greatest records in sports, in general,” he said. ... Los Angeles was 6 of 22 on 3s. Or actually, they'll see it in HD.” “It's like the home run record in baseball. “I just understood my game was needed more on the interior tonight,” James said. And it was here in December 2021 that Stephen Curry made five 3-pointers to pull within one of matching Ray Allen’s career mark of 2,973. ... Indiana has lost 11 of 12. It was here in May 2021 that Russell Westbrook recorded his 181st career triple-double to tie Oscar Robertson’s career mark. The same late-game philosophy that led to four NBA championships and has him on the precipice of becoming the NBA's new career scoring champ worked perfectly again at Indiana. Lakers: James and Davis combined for 28 points in the first half, while the other seven players who saw action had 26.

James notched 26 points (11-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists over 33 minutes during Thursday's 112-111 win over the Pacers.

Nine of his points came in the fourth quarter on 3-of-5 shooting as the James has now scored at least 25 points in eight of his last 10 games, shooting 51.6 percent from the field over that stretch. James shot the ball extremely well outside of the first quarter where he went 1-of-4 for just three points.

James was 89 points adrift of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record as the all-time scoring leader prior to facing the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. The 38-year-old ...

James will look to make further inroads on the scoring record when his 25-28 Lakers face the Pelicans on Saturday night. It means the clash with the Thunder is largely expected to be the much-anticipated day James breaks the all-time scoring record. The Lakers face the Thunder next Tuesday, and tickets are reaching ludicrous figures with courtside seats selling for up to $92,000 (£75,000) as fans want to see the moment in history.

Even if James matches his career high of 61 points in the Lakers' final game of their road trip on Saturday, he'd still need another game to get the record. On ...

Now that Davis appears to be relatively healthy, he's probably going to do the lion's share of the scoring for the [Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) in this one. [Stephen Curry](/nba/players/1685204/stephen-curry/) was taking over 14 3-pointers per game in the seven games leading up to his 3-point record-breaker last season, and he was hitting them at only a 34.7 percent clip. This should be the night, and it should come relatively early in the game. [Anthony Davis](/nba/players/1992786/anthony-davis/) plays against the Pelicans, he tends to dominate. Even if James matches his career high of 61 points in the Lakers' final game of their road trip on Saturday, he'd still need another game to get the record. The former Buck and Laker scored an incredible 38,387 points in his illustrious career, but James is right on his heels with 38,325.

After trailing most of the game, the Lakers mount a rally to defeat the Pacers by one.

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Patrick Beverley asked to guard Tyrese Haliburton and helped the Los Angeles Lakers steal a road win over the Indiana Pacers.

He’s clearly a valued member of the Lakers — and an increasingly Beverley’s defense is always stout, he’s a legitimately influential culture-setter (he deserves some degree of credit for how hard the Lakers compete in every game) and he has made 39% of his 3s since Dec. (He did miss two free throws in the final seconds that gave Hield a chance to win the game.) “I thought he was excellent tonight on both sides of the floor,” LeBron about Pat Bev. Tyrese Haliburton had his way with the Los Angeles Lakers for three quarters, and it seemed like the Indiana Pacers were going to cruise to an easy home win. So, I took it kind of personal and I wanted that assignment tonight.

Amid Russell Westbrook's 6MOY campaign, the Lakers are continuing to search for a potential trade target with a potential deal with the Jazz.

The team still has a lot of holes to fill, some of which Westbrook is unable to do. The new bench captain role has led fans to wonder if the Lakers would still trade Russell Westbrook at the deadline. Russell Westbrook’s name came up in trade talks even before the Lakers’ season started.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz have had exploratory conversations centered around star guard Russell Westbrook, league sources tell Bleacher Report.

We got to get ourselves back to where we belong and that's in the postseason." "Good, he gets to get some rest then, and get ready for this home push," Lakers coach Darvin Ham said about Davis not being selected for the All-Star game. The belief within the Lakers' organization is that they need to make at least one more move by the Feb. 9 trade deadline to give themselves a legitimate shot at competing for a championship, sources say. Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Bojan Bogdanović remains a principal target, but there is league-wide skepticism on whether the Pistons are really willing to unload the nine-year veteran. The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz have had exploratory conversations centered around star guard Russell Westbrook, league sources tell Bleacher Report.

Following last night's impressive 112-111 road comeback win against the Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers fans had one big overwhelming refrain for ...

The Lakers have had exploratory trade talks involving guard Russell Westbrook with the Jazz in recent days, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.

[Rui Hachimura](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hachiru01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=hoopswire.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) from the Wizards on Jan. Westbrook is on an expiring contract and it’s believed the Lakers would like to move the deal before the deadline. But the Lakers still feel as if they need to make another move, particularly for a perimeter shooter, [Haynes reported](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10064005-nba-insider-buzz-lakers-know-they-need-another-trade-jazz-enter-westbrook-chat). Beasley is shooting 36 percent on 3-pointers this season, just down from his 38 percent career mark. [Follow Yardbarker on MSN to get our exclusive content in your Microsoft News feed](https://www.msn.com/en-us/community/channel/vid-cj9pqbr0vn9in2b6ddcd8sfgpfq6x6utp44fssrv6mc2gtybw0us) [Russell Westbrook](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/westbru01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=hoopswire.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) with the Jazz in recent days, per [ Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10064005-nba-insider-buzz-lakers-know-they-need-another-trade-jazz-enter-westbrook-chat).

The Lakers and Jazz have had some exploratory discussions about a trade involving veteran point guard Russell Westbrook.

According to Haynes, the Lakers are in communication with many teams around the NBA as they consider the most favorable trade scenarios available to them. The two teams [Mike Conley](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/conlemi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr), [Malik Beasley](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/beaslma01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) and [Jordan Clarkson](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/clarkjo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr). 9 trade deadline to give itself a real shot at contention, Haynes says. [John Hollinger of The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4152593/2023/02/03/lakers-lebron-trade-deadline-hollinger/), one popular trade idea that has made the rounds as of late is Westbrook and the Lakers’ 2027 and 2029 first-round picks to the Raptors for a package headlined by [Fred VanVleet](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/v/vanvlfr01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) and [Gary Trent Jr.](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/trentga02.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) However, Hollinger stresses that the Raptors/Westbrook proposal has been “fairly heavily trafficked in theory despite little evidence that it’s been discussed in reality.” [reportedly engaged](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/10/lakers-notes-westbrook-possible-trade-partners-shooting.html) in discussions last offseason, with Los Angeles exploring a deal that would’ve sent Westbrook and draft assets to Utah in exchange for [Bojan Bogdanovic](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bogdabo02.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) and others. [Follow Yardbarker on MSN to get our exclusive content in your Microsoft News feed](https://www.msn.com/en-us/community/channel/vid-cj9pqbr0vn9in2b6ddcd8sfgpfq6x6utp44fssrv6mc2gtybw0us) [Patrick Beverley](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/beverpa01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) remains a trade candidate as well. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. [Rui Hachimura](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hachiru01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) has given the Lakers a “renewed sense of confidence,” but there’s a belief within the organization that the club needs to make at least one more roster move before the Feb. [Russell Westbrook](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/westbru01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr), league sources tell [Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10064005-nba-insider-buzz-lakers-know-they-need-another-trade-jazz-enter-westbrook-chat). Although Westbrook has adjusted nicely to a sixth man role this season and hasn’t been cited in trade rumors nearly as often as he was during the offseason, he has “remained available” for trade, according to Haynes.

With less than a week to go until the NBA trade deadline, it seems like we should buckle up for plenty more rumors about what the Lakers will do with ...

- Conley is also just plainly a better fit in this team’s closing lineups than Westbrook. The belief within the Lakers’ organization is that they need to make at least one more move by the Feb. Could one such team be the Lakers? 9 trade deadline to give themselves a legitimate shot at competing for a championship, sources say. The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz have had exploratory conversations centered around star guard Russell Westbrook, league sources tell Bleacher Report. [a 6’4 shooting guard making 36.2% of his threes](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/beaslma01.html) this season, would also seem to check a lot of boxes in terms of what the Lakers front office generally targets (for what it’s worth, his career percentage from deep is 38.1%).

The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz have reportedly had exploratory discussions about a potential Russell Westbrook trade.

With the point guard averaging 15.7 points, 7.6 assists and 6.3 rebounds off the bench this season, the Lakers are probably less inclined to offer a first-round pick unless the return is substantial. We doubt they are desperate to trade Westbrook, especially if the move does not drastically improve their already slim title chances. They are looking into numerous trade scenarios involving players other than Westbrook and have had talks with most teams in the league.

As the Lakers continue to make strides with both LeBron James and Anthony Davis back to full health, the team continues to sift through options to improve the ...

The Lakers continue to scour the trade market for roster upgrades after acquiring Rui Hachimura.

According to Haynes, the Lakers are in communication with many teams around the NBA as they consider the most favorable trade scenarios available to them. [Mike Conley](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/conlemi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr), [Malik Beasley](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/beaslma01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr), and [Jordan Clarkson](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/clarkjo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr). The two teams [reportedly engaged](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/10/lakers-notes-westbrook-possible-trade-partners-shooting.html) in discussions last offseason, with Los Angeles exploring a deal that would’ve sent Westbrook and draft assets to Utah in exchange for [Bojan Bogdanovic](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bogdabo02.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) and others. [John Hollinger of The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4152593/2023/02/03/lakers-lebron-trade-deadline-hollinger/), one popular trade idea that has made the rounds as of late is Westbrook and the Lakers’ 2027 and 2029 first-round picks to the Raptors for a package headlined by [Fred VanVleet](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/v/vanvlfr01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) and [Gary Trent Jr.](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/trentga02.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) However, Hollinger stresses that the Raptors/Westbrook proposal has been “fairly heavily trafficked in theory despite little evidence that it’s been discussed in reality.” [Retweet](http://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hoopsrumors.com%2F2023%2F02%2Flakers-jazz-have-had-exploratory-talks-about-westbrook.html&text=Lakers%2C+Jazz+Have+Had+Exploratory+Talks+About...)4 [Share](#)0 [Send via email](#)0 [Patrick Beverley](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/beverpa01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) remains a trade candidate as well. [Russell Westbrook](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/westbru01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr), league sources tell [Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10064005-nba-insider-buzz-lakers-know-they-need-another-trade-jazz-enter-westbrook-chat). [Rui Hachimura](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hachiru01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr) has given the Lakers a “renewed sense of confidence,” but there’s a belief within the organization that the club needs to make at least one more roster move before the February 9 trade deadline to give itself a real shot at contention, Haynes says.

The 2023 NBA trade deadline has the potential to be bonkers. The championship picture feels wide open with no obvious favorite at the top of the league, ...

The Pelicans certainly have the draft capital to make a big move thanks to owning the Lakers’ picks from the Davis trade. Memphis is seen as a top-2 contender to reach the NBA Finals out West along with the Denver Nuggets, and could be looking to make an all-in push for one more piece. The Grizzlies and Pelicans are both flush with surplus draft picks. The Jazz were never supposed to be competitive this year after trading Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell over the offseason, but a 10-3 start made Utah the best story of the start of the season. The Trail Blazers are in “buying mode,” While Utah currently sit one-game over .500 at 27-26, it sounds like the Jazz are ready to deal and prioritize their draft position. His flashes this year have been super enticing, but he’s probably still a few years away from making a winning impact on the court. The pressure would really be on LeBron and Anthony Davis right now to go on a run if the Lakers pull the trigger. The 2023 NBA trade deadline has the potential to be bonkers. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz look like they’re ready to be sellers after a hot start to the season. Re-signing Hachimura would cut into the Lakers cap space, and of course LA doesn’t know how many great seasons they will keep getting out of LeBron James, who is now 38 years old. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly looking to make another move after adding forward Rui Hachimura in a deal with the Wizards late last month, while the whole league is seemingly hanging on if the Raptors will trade OG Anunoby.

This has the feel of a "let's leak this so our fan base thinks we're trying" report.

INDIANAPOLIS — The All-Star game reserves announcement ignited a spirited debate in the Lakers' locker room on Thursday evening.

[Clippers](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/clippers/) wing [Paul George](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/paul-george-kIIUTtsJtSpaZfu1/) — Davis’ numbers, both per-game and advanced, are definitely better — but at least George had played enough minutes (327 more) entering Thursday’s play that it was a notable gap. “And then it’s our job on the weakside to keep the big off the glass and not lose track of shooters that may be relocating on drives. [Tyrese Haliburton](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/tyrese-haliburton-kd4uq1u3TjLLcGlB/) with 25 seconds remaining and blocked his shot at the rim on a drive. “And not just a healthy AD – AD playing at an elite level on both sides of the ball. “I’ve been saying it since I got the job: We’re not going anywhere without a healthy AD,” Ham said. “AD can guard everyone in this league and we feel real confident when we start switching late game or we decide to go to a switch package that he can stay in front of guards,” James said. Had Davis stayed healthy, or just missed slightly less time, he would’ve not only made the All-Star team but also probably been a starter as he was enjoying a career season. We have to get ourselves back to where we belong and that’s the postseason.” His mobility when he’s playing pain-free, he’s one of the more elite defenders in our league – top five, in my opinion. He sealed Turner momentarily, caught an entry pass from Westbrook, took a dribble backward and spun away from the basket, lofting in a Dirk-esque fadeaway with 35.1 seconds left. Los Angeles improved to 3-1 in the four games Davis has played since returning from his right foot injury last week. Several players discussed the selections and the vagueness of the criteria, including team records, per-game statistics and media darlings.

The Los Angeles Lakers have already made one move ahead of the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, when they sent three second-round picks and Kendrick Nunn to the ...

[reports](https://theathletic.com/4152593/2023/02/03/lakers-lebron-trade-deadline-hollinger/) that a deal to send Westbrook and both of L.A.'s first-round picks to the [Raptors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/TOR/toronto-raptors/) in exchange for [Gary Trent Jr](/nba/players/2892264/gary-trent-jr/). and [Fred VanVleet](/nba/players/2252663/fred-vanvleet/) might be something the Lakers look at. 9 [NBA](/nba/) trade deadline, when they sent three second-round picks and [Kendrick Nunn](/nba/players/2104256/kendrick-nunn/) to the [Washington Wizards](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/WAS/washington-wizards/) in exchange for [Rui Hachimura](/nba/players/2268082/rui-hachimura/). The Pistons could also ultimately decide to keep Bogdanovic through the season and resurvey the land during the offseason to try and bargain for a better deal. [Lauri Markkanen's](/nba/players/2844693/lauri-markkanen/) standout play. With a whole treasure trove of assets in the form of both players and future picks, they have the power to sway the rest of the season based on their moves. [per The Athletic](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1621608256014540800). While he hasn't indicated his preferred destinations, he still has interest in heading to Los Angeles to play with LeBron James and [Anthony Davis](/nba/players/1992786/anthony-davis/), [according to Adrian Wojnarowski](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1621602797824139265). looking to add more shooting depth to their roster, perhaps sending [Malik Beasley](/nba/players/2202574/malik-beasley/) to L.A. Utah has seemingly been attached to every player on the trade market this season. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) have already made one move ahead of the Feb. [Kyrie Irving](/nba/players/1779901/kyrie-irving/) saga started a new chapter on Friday when [the Nets guard submitted a trade request](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kyrie-irving-requests-trade-nets-star-asks-out-of-brooklyn-days-before-2023-nba-trade-deadline/) ahead of next week's deadline.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has further adjusted the schedule of nationally televised games with LeBron James closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the league's ...

The Lakers-Pelicans game was moved to ESPN2, preceding a national broadcast between Dallas and Golden State at 8:30 p.m. That game was moved up two hours to a 6 p.m. James is on pace to break the record on Tuesday at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

LeBron James is edging ever closer to surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA points record after scoring 26 against the Indiana Pacers.

The two sides were unable to reach an agreement on extension talks, and now, with just six days to go until the trade deadline, Irving wants out. The Nets will ...

The Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers discussed a potential Russell Westbrook trade described as "exploratory conversations" by Chris Haynes.

This isn’t the first time that the Jazz have been reported trade discussions with the Lakers on Westbrook. “The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz have had exploratory conversations centered around star guard Russell Westbrook, league sources tell Bleacher Report,” Haynes wrote. In 2017, Westbrook won the league’s MVP award. This season, Westbrook is averaging 15.7 points per game. The NBA insider reported the trade talks between the Jazz and Lakers on Friday, February 3. [Utah Jazz](https://kslsports.com/category/jazz/) and [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.nba.com/lakers) discussed a potential [Russell Westbrook](https://www.nba.com/lakers/team/player-pages/russell-westbrook-201566/) trade described as [“exploratory conversations” by Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10064005-nba-insider-buzz-lakers-know-they-need-another-trade-jazz-enter-westbrook-chat)

Seeing the Lakers host the Thunder on Tuesday, February 7th comes at a hefty cost as Lebron James is just 63 points away from passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as ...

Barring load management or any injuries, this puts him on pace to have a legitimate shot at breaking the record against the Thunder. 9 when the Lakers host the Bucks. Other courtside seats are close to $100,000, and could increase depending on his performance against the Pelicans.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving reportedly requested a trade Friday, which has NBA Twitter buzzing about a possible reunion between Kyrie and LeBron James.

Their relationship didn't end on the best of terms as Irving requested a trade out of Cleveland, but they have seemingly made up and maintain respect for each other. Los Angeles also doesn't have many young assets that would appeal to the Nets. Hard to imagine how they make it happen, but if you put him on that team they'd have a chance to win the whole thing. Assuming the Nets accommodate Irving and trade him before Feb. That affects L.A.'s ability to trade its 2026 pick as well. If he is not traded, he told the Nets he will go elsewhere in free agency after the season, per Charania.

The Los Angeles Lakers have already made one move ahead of the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, when they sent three second-round picks and Kendrick Nunn to the ...

[reports](https://theathletic.com/4152593/2023/02/03/lakers-lebron-trade-deadline-hollinger/) that a deal to send Westbrook and both of L.A.'s first-round picks to the [Raptors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/TOR/toronto-raptors/) in exchange for [Gary Trent Jr](/nba/players/2892264/gary-trent-jr/). and [Fred VanVleet](/nba/players/2252663/fred-vanvleet/) might be something the Lakers look at. 9 [NBA](/nba/) trade deadline, when they sent three second-round picks and [Kendrick Nunn](/nba/players/2104256/kendrick-nunn/) to the [Washington Wizards](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/WAS/washington-wizards/) in exchange for [Rui Hachimura](/nba/players/2268082/rui-hachimura/). The Pistons could also ultimately decide to keep Bogdanovic through the season and resurvey the land during the offseason to try and bargain for a better deal. [Lauri Markkanen's](/nba/players/2844693/lauri-markkanen/) standout play. With a whole treasure trove of assets in the form of both players and future picks, they have the power to sway the rest of the season based on their moves. [per The Athletic](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1621608256014540800). While he hasn't indicated his preferred destinations, he still has interest in heading to Los Angeles to play with LeBron James and [Anthony Davis](/nba/players/1992786/anthony-davis/), [according to Adrian Wojnarowski](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1621602797824139265). looking to add more shooting depth to their roster, perhaps sending [Malik Beasley](/nba/players/2202574/malik-beasley/) to L.A. Utah has seemingly been attached to every player on the trade market this season. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) have already made one move ahead of the Feb. [Kyrie Irving](/nba/players/1779901/kyrie-irving/) saga started a new chapter on Friday when [the Nets guard submitted a trade request](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kyrie-irving-requests-trade-nets-star-asks-out-of-brooklyn-days-before-2023-nba-trade-deadline/) ahead of next week's deadline.

It seemed everything was staying afloat with the Brooklyn Nets. The team has gone 4-7 without Kevin Durant (right knee, MCL sprain) and is expecting him to ...

The Lakers reportedly have talked to the Jazz about a Russell Westbrook trade, but that seems highly unlikely to come together at the trade deadline.

Still, look for some kind of Lakers trade at the deadline. They are one of the more active teams out there. [Patrick Beverley](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29512/patrick-beverley) and some second-round picks. Are the Lakers willing to give up those two picks to be a team that could make the second round of the playoffs? [John Hollinger at The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4152593/2023/02/03/lakers-lebron-trade-deadline-hollinger/) says that scenario is floating around, although everyone continues to wait to see if the Raptors are going to jump into the trade market with both feet. The Jazz would send back some combination of

LeBron James wants Kyrie Irving on the Los Angeles Lakers. As good as Kyrie is, the Brooklyn Nets don't want to extend him for a reason.

That’s the case for the deal from a Lakers perspective: Just hoop and chill for like a year and a half, and we’ll deal with drama down the road. (Also, again, the conspiracy posting and offensive rhetoric he promotes is inexcusable and epitomizes his unpredictability.) His four-year tenure in Brooklyn has been defined by [instability](https://nypost.com/2021/01/12/kyrie-irving-purported-partying-video-emerges-as-nets-absence-grows/) and [chaos](https://clutchpoints.com/kyrie-irving-suspended-by-the-nets-amid-anti-semitic-controversy). (He literally [lamented](https://twitter.com/hoopshype/status/1614950436204875776) two weeks ago that the Nets didn’t have enough committed guys in the locker room. He wanted Steve Nash to be their vibes coach then undermined him by [holding his own practices](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10039275-espn-kyrie-irving-would-hold-his-own-practices-with-nets-after-steve-nashs-practice#:~:text=%22Did%20you%20know%20that%20this,his%20own%20practice.%20...). [requested](https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-kyrie-irving-requests-trade-gives-brooklyn-ultimatum) out from the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. LeBron is always star-hunting and wants the Lakers to aggressively trade draft picks to upgrade the roster before the Feb. One would think he would be on his best behavior if he got his wish and ended up with the Lakers. [still-ongoing problematic conspiracy posting](https://twitter.com/RickStrom/status/1621562967916703744) aside — is Irving really worth the risk? He [sabotaged](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/04/20/kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-boston-celtics-feud-nba-playoffs) a supremely talented Boston Celtics squad in the playoffs once he decided he had a foot out the door. It’s widely known in NBA circles that he would like to play for the Lakers. He clearly wants to team up with James again and wear purple-and-gold.

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving shocked the NBA world on Friday when he requested a trade from his squad ahead of the NBA's February 9 trade deadline.

to get Irving on their squad. These are the three simplest moves for L.A. If the Nets wanted to unload the final one-and-a-half years of Harris' contract, this would be the best way to do it. One of the teams that was very interested in trading for the superstar point guard was the Los Angeles Lakers, and with six days to go until the deadline, they're likely to be at the forefront of teams trying to make a move happen. Nets Receive: Russell Westbrook, Lonnie Walker IV, Patrick Beverley, 2023 second-round pick (via LA), 2025 second-round pick (via LA), 2027 first-round pick (unprotected), 2029 first-round pick (unprotected) 9 trade deadline.

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has reportedly requested a trade ahead of the deadline and the Los Angeles Lakers could have interest.

There weren’t any teams outside of the Lakers that had interest in Irving last summer. It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in live shows, and more! That could make negotiating easier for Rob Pelinka, if the Nets are willing to accommodate Irving’s trade request. [recently praising the former after the Lakers’ game against the Nets](https://lakersnation.com/lakers-news-nets-kyrie-irving-believes-lebron-james-should-be-celebrated-as-much-as-possible/2023/01/31/), so it seems clear where L.A.’s superstar would land on this. [Lakers had moved on from Irving](https://lakersnation.com/lakers-rumors-nets-kyrie-irving-not-currently-part-of-l-a-s-long-term-plans/2022/10/03/) after they were unable to deal for him last summer, those talks could be revisited within the organization, per [Dan Woike of the L.A. He is in the midst of one of his best seasons, averaging 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists with 48.6/37.4/88.3 shooting splits. ESPN Sources: Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving has not shared a list of preferred teams, but he has maintained an interest in the Lakers. It was recently reported that Irving approached the Nets about an extension, and it looks like he didn’t like their answer. If Brooklyn still isn’t interested in Westbrook then L.A. It seemed that the Nets had worked things out though as they convinced both Kevin Durant and Irving to stay and have been playing better in recent weeks. Despite that though, it appears there is still friction in the Nets organization. He reportedly was [advocating for the Lakers to trade for his former teammate](https://lakersnation.com/lakers-rumors-lebron-james-remains-adamant-on-l-a-trading-for-nets-kyrie-irving/2022/08/18/) last summer.

The three Western Conference clubs are expected to be in the mix for the veteran point guard after his Thursday trade request.

The Brooklyn Nets guard decided he wants out of New York, and now the team has six days to find a trade partner before the 2023 NBA trade deadline. While the ...

He’s also playoff tested and could help Durant and the Nets in the postseason. It’s also a Kyrie Irving trade that could actually improve the Nets this season. In order to make this work, though, the Lakers also have to take back Ben Simmons, who the Nets seem to be completely over. The answer to this dilemma is a Kyrie Irving trade. For many teams, this means that the Nets would actually have to sweeten the pot for them to take Irving. While the Kyrie Irving trade request is a blow to the Nets, it is also an opportunity for both Brooklyn and the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers have long been rumored as a potential landing spot since the summer. Irving could reunite with LeBron James in Los Angeles as the Lakers are looking ...

Phoenix will also have a new owner in Mat Ishbia ahead of the deadline, who could be looking to make an early mark on the franchise. Irving has backtracked on a Nets trade request before, but the timing of this move is plenty intriguing. Learn more about the top sportsbook operators coming to MA such as [FanDuel Massachusetts](https://www.masslive.com/betting/massachusetts/fanduel/), [DraftKings Massachusetts](https://www.masslive.com/betting/massachusetts/draftkings/)and [Caesars Sportsbook Massachusetts](https://www.masslive.com/betting/massachusetts/caesars/) But Phoenix could be looking to make a significant move with Chris Paul still on the roster. [Kyrie Irving delivered a trade ultimatum to the Nets](https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2023/02/kyrie-irving-makes-surprise-trade-demand-ultimatum-to-nets-ahead-of-trade-deadline-report.html). [There will be plenty of suitors lining up for Irving’s services in the coming days](https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2023/02/5-kyrie-irving-trade-destinations-after-nets-ultimatum-lakers-heat-and-more.html).

According to Bleacher Report scooper Chris Haynes, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz have gone through some exploratory conversations over a potential trade ...

With only LeBron gong to the All-Star game, everybody will be rested after that weekend. For coach Darvin Ham, having all his players healthy for the most important part of the season is paramount in order to reach all the objectives this season. In fact, he has been in the conversation to even win the Sixth Man of the Year award for some time now. Even if Russell Westbrok doesn't end up leaving, the Lakers' leadership remains confident they will be able to find at least one player they can bring to the organization before February 9. Ever since he arrived at the LA team, the legendary point-guard has been under criticism for not living up to the expectations generated around him. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers.html?intcmp=MENUPROD&s_kw=en-nba-los-angeles-lakers) and Utah Jazz have gone through some exploratory conversations over a potential trade for Russell Westbrook.

'Full circle' LeBron moment set to fuel 'serious' Kyrie-Lakers talks... but troubled past could spoil it all.

James, I’m told, wants to see Irving in Lakerland more than anyone.” “When you look at Russell Westbrook, you look at their two first-round picks, is that enough for Kyrie Irving? Do the Lakers make that offer? ‘SERIOUS’ LAKERS TALKS NOW LOOM](https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba/nba-2023-trade-news-kyrie-irving-requests-move-from-brooklyn-nets-next-franchise-contract/news-story/ba3da785182a60ad5b2df9a2d3332a5c) It is not the first time LeBron James and the Lakers have been linked to Irving, with the Lakers superstar reportedly pushing for the pair to link up in July last year. Meanwhile, a struggling team who may have the right package to trade for Irving is unlikely to be the best fit for the Nets superstar either given the risk involved.

With Kyrie Irving demanding a trade from the Brooklyn Nets before Feb. 9 deadline, the Lakers and other contenders are again weighing their options.

could be a floor-spacer the Lakers might pursue. A trade with the Nets would certainly include Russell Westbrook. Irving missed most of last season when he wasn’t allowed to play in Brooklyn for declining to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Irving, who makes $36.5 million, has been unable to reach a contract extension with the Nets and is set to be a free agent at the end of the season. The Lakers had their concerns, including committing significant salary and multiple years on a contract to a player who hasn’t always been reliable. On the court, Irving’s been one of the best players at his position, averaging 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists. But my focus, initially, if I could do it over, would be to heal and repair a lot of my close relationships with my Jewish relatives, brothers and sisters.” There’s skepticism that the Detroit Pistons will trade Bojan Bogdanovic, though Toronto’s Gary Trent Jr. The Lakers had Westbrook trade discussions with teams in the approach to Thursday’s deadline, including with the Utah Jazz. The Lakers would need to take back an additional player in a trade for Irving to make the salaries match, according to NBA trade rules. [LeBron James](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-11-14/75-greatest-lakers-players-lebron-james-place-in-history)’ pursuit of [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-04-24-sp-1593-story.html) for the all-time scoring record. [the Lakers last offseason](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-07-11/what-rival-scouts-executives-think-about-lakers-roster) before he [opted in to his contract](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-06-27/los-angeles-lakers-kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-exercises-contract-option) with Brooklyn.

The Lakers and Mavericks are among the teams expected to talk to the Nets before next Thursday's trade deadline about a possible deal involving Kyrie Irving ...

[John Wall](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/walljo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr)‘s trade market, according to [Andrew Greif of The Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2023-02-03/los-angeles-clippers-john-wall-nba-trade-rumors). ESPN’s Tim MacMahon observes ( [via Twitter](https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1621610159997964288)) that Mavs president of basketball operations Nico Harrison (a former Nike executive) and head coach Jason Kidd have long-standing relationships with Irving, and Dallas badly wants a co-star for [Luka Doncic](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/doncilu01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr). Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times [tweets](https://twitter.com/DanWoikeSports/status/1621600486943035392) that there has also been some buzz in league circles about the Heat being a team to watch. New York and Philadelphia don’t look like logical fits for Kyrie at this point, but L.A.’s other team could be worth keeping an eye on. There are a handful of reasons why the list of obvious matches for Irving isn’t lengthy. Additionally, Irving’s $36.9MM cap hit is sizable and wouldn’t be easy for certain clubs to match. [tweets](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1621608305041805312) Wojnarowski. [tweets](https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1621609618689634304) Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. [Twitter link](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1621608256014540800)). [Twitter link](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1621602797824139265)), Irving hasn’t given the Nets a list of preferred landing spots, but his interest in the Lakers has carried over from the 2022 offseason. [Kyrie Irving](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/irvinky01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-03_bbr), according to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein ( [Twitter link](https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1621600947263651840)). [requested a trade](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/02/nets-kyrie-irving-requests-trade.html) out of Brooklyn.

The Lakers hall-of-famer would like the point guard in Los Angeles.

After The Athletic broke the story of Kyrie Irving's trade request made to the Brooklyn Nets, the entire NBA world started looking into his options to leave ...

Last but not least, the Miami Heat could present a trade for Kyle Lowry, Gabe Vincent, and Caleb Martin. Mavs have been looking for an All-Star caliber player who can play next to Kyrie and ESPN confirms they would be willing to trade for Spencer Dinwiddie, Reddie Bullock and JaVale McGee. This can potentially become a win-win for both teams as Lakers recently started making inquiries to trade Westbrook. According to Malika Andrews from the network, Lakers would be willing to trade It all happened in a matter of days throughout the week as Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets didn't reach an extension agreement. The news can be considered one of the most significant in recent months amid the upcoming trade deadlina on February 9.