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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.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- LeBron James pulled within 63 points of becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer as the Los Angeles Lakers edged the ...

Leonard had 17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists but missed a shot in the final second. Haliburton added 26 points and 12 assists in his first game in three weeks. Davis finished with 31 points and 14 rebounds.

SportsBrief.com News - LeBron James moved to within 63 points of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record, racking up 26 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' ...

When asked by reporters if he has a 63-point game in him to finally break the record this weekend, James replied, "Yeah, I do.” James averaged 32.3 points per game in four meetings with New Orleans last year. The game went back-and-forth after that with the Pacers and Lakers trading leads in the final two minutes. James also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out seven assists in 33 minutes of action. The Lakers needed each and every one of James’ points as they staged a frantic fourth-quarter comeback against the Pacers. Buoyed by a friendly road crowd, James took charge down the stretch for Los Angeles.

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.

Feb. 3—OSWEGO — Oswego State junior guard Jeremiah Sparks recently scored his 1000th career point to help extend a winning streak for the surging men's ...

But they were also dismayed by the drastic free throw differential in the game and fourth quarter in particular. The Pacers were called for 21 fouls Thursday ...

... The foul discrepancy and the free throw discrepancy is something I've never witnessed in 38 years in this league. That's the best opportunity that you have to get a defensive stop in today's game. "I've never seen a 16-0 free throw discrepancy in the fourth quarter of an NBA game ever. The Pacers meanwhile, did not, and made just 6 of 22 field goals including 3 of 11 3-pointers in the fourth, frequently settling for jumpers when drives were not working. But they were also dismayed by the drastic free throw differential in the game and fourth quarter in particular. That led to the Lakers shooting 31 free throws compared to six for the Pacers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%).

LeBron James on Thursday edged closer to the NBA's all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a thrilling 112-111 victory over the Indiana ...

Tickets to the latter two games went on sale at noon on Monday and as of 2:15pm, the courtside seats for the contest on Saturday next week, priced at NT$3,500 each, and The Steelers, currently in last place in the six-team league with a 2-14 record, have three home games this month, hosting the Formosa Taishin Dreamers, the New Taipei Kings and the Dreamers again at Kaohsiung Fengshan Arena on Monday, Saturday next week and Feb. He skipped his son’s semi-final victory on Friday, and it remains to be seen if he will be at today’s final. Lin made the comments in a social media post, in which he also apologized to his fans in Taiwan, saying he would not be able to sign any autographs at the airport due to COVID-19 restrictions. He is expected to practice social distancing from Saturday through Saturday next week, during which he would not be able to go to a basketball arena, he said. It sparked a backlash from Ukraine and led to calls for Srdjan Djokovic to be banned from the tournament. James’ three-pointer gave the Lakers their first lead of the contest with 2 minutes, 35 seconds to play. As of what I know, I will be flying to Taiwan next week, but I don’t know which day as I will need some time to meet my teammates, fit into the [team’s] system, and get prepared physically,” Lin said. Former NBA star Jeremy Lin (林書豪) is to arrive in Taiwan on Saturday, he said yesterday, adding that he hopes he could play his first game with the Kaohsiung Steelers on Feb. “I want to be very honest in telling everyone my plans because I don’t want any miscommunication. “We’ve seen it a bunch in this league with him. Averaging more than 30 points per game, James is likely to break Abdul-Jabbar’s mark sometime next week.

LOS ANGELES: LeBron James continued to close in on the NBA's all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a thrilling 112-111 victory over ...

He grabbed eight rebounds and handed off four assists and the Knicks secured the needed win when Tyler Herro's three-point attempt as time expired failed to fall. The Lakers close out their road trip Saturday at New Orleans then host Oklahoma City on Tuesday and the Milwaukee Bucks next Thursday. "I just tried to stay on his body and make him shoot over the top," Davis said. "It's one of those records you don't ever think will be broken." The Lakers had trailed all night when James' three-pointer gave them their first lead of the contest with 2:35 to play. Darius Garland picked up the slack, scoring 32 points and handing out 11 assists for Cleveland, who pushed their lead to as many as 22 points in the fourth quarter.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

'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.

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.

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

Los Angeles Lakers legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson threw his support behind the idea of the Lakers acquiring All-Star guard Kyrie Irving ...

Thus, the Lakers are expected to be active at the trade deadline in an attempt to add quality pieces around LeBron and Davis. would be out of the playoffs if the season ended today. [Charania](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1621608256014540800) followed up with a report that the Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks have emerged as potential suitors for Kyrie. can trade is its 2027 pick. On the court, Irving is enjoying an excellent 2022-23 season, as he was selected an All-Star starter, making him an eight-time All-Star. Irving would be an ideal addition, but it is unclear if the Lakers have the ammo needed to make it happen.

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

This is the reason the Los Angeles Lakers have been holding onto their future draft picks while 38-year-old LeBron James kept starring for a sub-.500 team.

(Beverley and Walker IV could also be included in an Irving package or a separate deal to further upgrade the rotation, league sources tell The Athletic.) It took several months, but the Irving to the Lakers talks are back on. Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said that any trade involving the picks would have to make the Lakers “front runners” in the title race. He’s the type of defense-bending shooter the Lakers desperately need; he and Irving would immediately become the Lakers’ two best shooters. Depending on how the Nets value the Lakers’ picks and what happens with [Kevin Durant](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/kevin-durant-ho6h1sijyi2PAURU/) in the wake of this news, the Lakers could reroute one of their picks to a third team, who would then send additional players to Brooklyn to help the Nets remain competitive. The Lakers have interest in any of those, but Harris is the one the Nets will most likely want to trade given his contract (he is under contract for $19.9 million in the 2023-24 season) and injury history. Nike notably severed ties with Irving despite him being one of the most popular [NBA](https://theathletic.com/nba/) athletes. But Irving is the caliber of player who would check all of those boxes. The possibility of acquiring Irving clearly meets the criteria of a viable alternative. As of now, it’s unclear if the Lakers would be willing to offer the four-year extension that Irving is seeking. But the Lakers aren’t interested in including either in a potential package, according to those sources. The Lakers have a finite number of assets they can trade.

If Irving does end up in L.A., he'll reunite with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James. His trade request actually came just a few days after the ...

It's expected that for the Lakers to acquire Irving, Russell Westbrook would be included in an outgoing trade package. So it's going to be interesting." The Lakers are the [betting favorite to end up with Irving](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/kyrie-irving-trade-destinations-favorites-land-nets-all-star?b), according to PointsBet Sportsbook. "The ancillary pieces, the other guys, will they be able to step up in these big moments? [the "leading suitors"](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/nba-rumors-nets-kyrie-irving-drawing-interest-these-three-teams?b) to acquire Irving from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the Feb. The Lakers currently have a 25-28 record with a 12th-place spot in the West.

The framework for a potential deal involving Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving going to the Los Angeles Lakers would involve Russell Westbrook heading.

For the season, the eight-time All-Star is averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. [Charania](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1621608256014540800) also reported that the Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns are interested in bringing him aboard. The framework of a potential deal would be Russell Westbrook and the Lakers' 2027 and 2029 first-round picks — with the Lakers pushing to add lottery protection to at least one of them — in exchange for Irving and another Nets role player (likely Joe Harris), according to those sources. He is averaging 15.7 points, 7.6 assists and 6.3 boards per game. Irving is set to become a free agent this summer after his $37 million player option for 2022-23 expires. Of the teams that they mention that could have interest, there was Dallas, Lakers, Miami and even the Chicago Bulls."