Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by LeBron James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 105-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

This NBA executive delivers a grim outlook on the Los Angeles Lakers' trade plans this season as the deadline looms.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been among the top teams in the Western Conference this season, but making further improvements ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline reportedly may not be in the cards.

Two of the NBA’s best will meet tonight out West, though the Milwaukee Bucks’ disappointing season has drawn attention away from Giannis Antetokounmpo, just as the Los Angeles Lakers’ likely slide in the West is diminishing Luka Doncic’s hype.

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

Luka Doncic, who had an off shooting night by making only eight of 25 from the field, fouls out and LeBron James, who had 26 points, has a late turnover.

Trade discussions around the Los Angeles Lakers are picking up, and one name keeps coming up: Dillon Brooks. With the deadline approaching, the Lakers.

ESPN proposes a trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings aimed at addressing LA’s defensive concerns.

The Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce issued his thoughts on the idea of a Dillon Brooks, Los Angeles Lakers pairing.