For most of the past month or so leading into the NBA’s trade deadline, team and league sources have at least entertained the notion that the Los Angeles Lakers could pull something off.

The trade deadline is moving rapidly, with Washington acquiring Anthony Davis, Chris Paul leaving LA and Lonzo Ball getting dealt.

Over the past week, the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Golden State Warriors have emerged as the media favorites to land Antetokounmpo if he is traded before Thursday's deadline.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James offered an honest recollection of his long journey after their loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Cavs are looking into trading two-time All-Star guard Darius Garland for former league MVP and three-time scoring champ James Harden.

Los Angeles Clippers Receive: Darius Garland, 2026 second-round pick