The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t keen on conducting business during the trade deadline. However, their G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers are moving some of their pieces around.

After a rough first half, the Los Angeles Lakers battled back in the second half of their contest against the Los Angeles Clippers, but were ultimately unable to get over the hump in their eight-point loss.

LA Lakers guard Luka Doncic ’s defensive struggles have been talked about amid the team’s struggles. NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony on Monday on his “7pm in Brooklyn” podcast highlighted an issue within the Purple and Gold’s rank that is behind the team’s defensive woes.

Luka Doncic is available but Austin Reaves is out for the Los Angeles Lakers' Friday contest against the Washington Wizards.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick seemingly took a shot at the team's roster following the team's 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on

Let’s not beat around the bush: The Lakers aren’t NBA title contenders. At least, not yet. And don’t kid yourself either, because you already knew they weren’t, despite having flashes of being the type of team that could play deeper into the NBA calendar.