The Los Angeles Lakers continue to explore a long-rumored trade target ahead of this season's Feb. 5 deadline. More news: Lakers' Luka Doncic Could Climb MVP Ra

Lakers monitoring blockbuster trade for $109 million former Warriors fan-favorite, NBA champion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers have proven they aren't afraid to orchestrate a groundbreaking trade if the perfect opportunity presents itself.

You keep seeing the same names cropping up in NBA trade rumors. But what's the subtext, and what do they really mean?

The clear issues for the Los Angeles Lakers this season have been defending and outside shooting, but a top trade target remains available.

In the history of professional sports, few decisions have ignited such immediate and unrelenting fury from fans as the Dallas Mavericks‘ decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.

The Lakers have steadfastly refused to consider trading Austin Reaves, but it hasn't stopped other teams from trying to pry him away.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reported interest in making a trade for Andrew Wiggins, but questions remain on if it's the right move.