Right now, given their defensive problems, the Lakers cannot take any team lightly. That is especially true given their injury report for Thursday's game. Not only will Austin Reaves continue to sit due to a calf strain, but starting center Deandre Ayton will not play due to elbow soreness.

Video highlights of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James who hit the game-winning free throws against the Phoenix Suns.

LeBron James got justice from the NBA thanks to its last two-minute report about the no call on Dillon Brooks during the Lakers-Suns game.

With three seconds left, Devin Booker fouled LeBron James. The NBA says this was correct. PHOENIX -- Devin Booker insists he didn't foul LeBron James with three seconds left in the Phoenix Suns' 116-114 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, though the league's official two-minute report shows otherwise.

After their latest win over the Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in a new trade target, according to recent rumors.

Austin Reaves, who’s slated to enjoy a career year with the Lakers, received an unfortunate injury diagnosis on Friday night that’ll negatively impact the 27-year-old guard and the Lakers. “Austin Reaves has a mild left calf strain, per the Lakers," ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported on X/Twitter. "Will be reevaluated in approximately one week."

BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers after the Jazz took down the Dallas Mavericks 140-133 in overtime. The Jazz are 6-11 in conference matchups. Utah allows the most points in the Western Conference, giving up 126.1 points and is allowing opponents to shoot 48.8%.

Pelicans wing Herb Jones reacted to the widespread Lakers trade rumors after a game against the Bulls on Sunday night. The post Top Lakers Trade Target Reacts to Rumors of Los Angeles Pursuit appeared first on Heavy Sports.