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Herb Jones, Keon Ellis Among Lakers’ Trade Targets To Improve Defense

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The Los Angeles Lakers are seeking perimeter defensive help ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline but face limited options and competition from other teams, according to team and league sources. The Lakers allowed 78 first-half points to Utah on Thursday, highlighting their defensive struggles despite a high-powered offense. The Lakers rank 21st in defensive efficiency, which … [Read more...] about Herb Jones, Keon Ellis Among Lakers’ Trade Targets To Improve Defense

And-Ones: MVP Race, Expansion, NBA Cup, All-Star Voting

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If the results of the first Most Valuable Player straw poll conducted this season by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps are any indication, a pair of Northwest Division stars could be on their way to one of the tightest MVP races in recent NBA history. Of the 100 media members polled by Bontemps, 57 chose Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as their early MVP of 2025/26, while 42 selected … [Read more...] about And-Ones: MVP Race, Expansion, NBA Cup, All-Star Voting

Pacific Notes: Brooks, LeBron, Maluach, Harden

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The Suns were a +12 when Dillon Brooks was on the floor in Sunday’s game vs. the Lakers, but were without him in the decisive final seconds of the fourth quarter after he received his second technical foul and was ejected from the game. It was his first ejection since joining the Suns and was a reminder of an important lesson, writes Doug Haller of The Athletic. “How to stay in … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Brooks, LeBron, Maluach, Harden

Evaluators Split On Keon Ellis’ Value

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Within a look at potential Lakers trade targets, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports that league sources believe the current asking price for Kings guard Keon Ellis is a protected first-round pick. Ellis, who will turn 26 next month, has a reputation as a solid defender, is a career 41.8% three-point shooter, and is earning just $2.3MM in 2025/26, making him an appealing option … [Read more...] about Evaluators Split On Keon Ellis’ Value