Friday, Jan. 9, 9:30 p.m. CST, Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California TV: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, Spectrum SportsNet

De’Aaron Fox uncorked the offense in the third quarter with six points in 86 seconds, and the team followed his lead, obliterating the paint. They also got a slight stimulus from the Lakers’ carelessness, which set them up with an 11-point lead going into the final stretch.

Trade talks are heating up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Dillon Brooks is a name being discussed. The Lakers want to add a strong defender. Brooks fits the bill. He can guard top players. This would help LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

During the 2023 NBA Draft, the Lakers traded up to acquire the right to Maxwell Lewis, a 6-foot-7 forward who was taken with the No. 40 pick by the Denver Nuggets that year. He spent two seasons at Pepperdine University in Malibu, and scouts liked his potential because of his raw athleticism and basic skills.

Rui Hachimura’s return appears imminent as the Lakers continue a cautious rehab approach, with his absence highlighting depth issues.

The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi watched the Lakers lose their first clutch game of the season and is beginning to wonder if they are as good as their record.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James gifted his jersey to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo after their matchup.

Milwaukee leaned on defense, toughness and a familiar closer Friday night, and it paid off. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered two game-saving defensive plays in the final 40 seconds as the Bucks held off the Lakers,