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

The Lakers may be starting to rebuild some real momentum with three wins in a row and four in their last five.

LeBron James was ruled out, while Victor Wembanyama was upgraded to available ahead of the crunch matchup between the LA Lakers and San Antonio Spurs.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been exploring an interesting trade deal with Sacramento Kings as their needs intensify.

After tonight's win, the Los Angeles Lakers are 13-0 in clutch games so far this season! That's the second longest streak to open a season in the play-by-play era (1997-98) 🚨 The longest? The Golden State Warriors in 2015-16 (14-0). pic.twitter.com/aaZ6XN49sG

Lakers top trade target from the Sacramento Kings, Keon Eliis, is reportedly going for a steep price ahead of the deadline.

Trey Murphy III hosted the LA Lakers and teased them with a good glimpse of what they could have if they traded for him. In the midst of his career year, Murphy dropped 42 points on LeBron James‘ team,

LeBron James has been the go-to option at every stop of his legendary career, but that is no longer the case in 2025-26 for the 41-year-old.