Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson plans to have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, a major blow to the struggling Hawks’ efforts to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

It seems like Jimmy Butler may not be the only star available at the trade deadline, Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Fox is expected to be on the trade block and h

The Hawks have a protected first-round pick from the Sacramento Kings, an unprotected pick from the Los Angeles Lakers and a $23.5 million trade exception from Murray’s subsequent trade to the New Orleans Pelicans. However, the Hawks are also just $1.3 million from the luxury tax line and historically haven’t been willing to go over.

Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-104 NBA victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday as the surging Houston Rockets pulled off a tense 100-96 win over Atlanta.

Anthony Davis had to leave the Lakers game with an abdominal muscle strain, and LeBron James shared his level of concern.

The Lakers still have LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the charge, making them a threat in the Western Conference. However, it seems that the team will need to add more firepower if they want to seriously be considered as a title threat.

As the Lakers consider their trade options, acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Pelicans should be atop their wish list.

Lauren L. Williams: Clint Capela (right knee soreness) has been added to the injury report and is out vs. the Raptors. Probable Johnson (right shoulder inflammation) Young (right Achilles tendinitis) Out Risacher Bufkin Nance Zeller -via Twitter @WilliamsLaurenL / January 23, 2025

Kessler is the headliner of this deal and he could easily provide the Lakers with strong production right away. The big man is one of the best defensive centers in the entire league and could give this team a legitimate running mate next to star Anthony Davis.

Do the Lakers and Warriors owe it to LeBron James and Stephen Curry to trade away a distant first-round pick to give them a better shot at winning a fifth championship?

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, has appeared in nine NBA games throughout the 2024-25 season. However, he hasn't been able to be much of a factor, tallying just four points and three assists in nearly 22 minutes of action.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht was named to the player pool for the 2025 Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend.