One insider thinks the LA Lakers can help facilitate a trade for two of their Western Conference rivals while getting back assets of their own.

The Lakers are expected to be active at the trade deadline, but so are many of their rivals. What potential deals could actually sabotage their enemies?

It has become clear that the cost for starting-caliber NBA centers is high, particularly ones good enough to help the Lakers.

On top of Barnes' potential return, the Kings can likely poach the Spurs' Rookie of the Year front-runner Stephon Castle in a deal. Castle is averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, proving to be acclimating to the next level rather quickly at just 20 years old.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards 134-96, bouncing back into the win column. The Lakers now stand at 27-19 on the season and are ranked as the No. 5 team in the Western Conference standings.

JJ Redick, Lakers will start Jaxson Hayes against the Wizards with Anthony Davis out with an abdominal strain injury.

While LeBron James sat out, his son Bronny played the whole fourth quarter and scored a career-high five points — a development that delighted the crowd, even on the road.

If there was any fear about Victor Wembanyama's adjustment to the NBA, it had to do with his frame. Wembanyama is one of the NBA's tallest players at 7-foot-3, but he is very skinny for his height and will almost certainly bulk up with more time in San Antonio's strength and conditioning program.

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-104, on Tuesday night as they continue their six-game road trip. On top of that, Lakers star Anthony Davis played just nine minutes after suffering an injury. On Wednesday, it was reported that Davis would be out for at least a week due to an abdominal strain.

San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama is an NBA All-Star for the first time. Lakers' Anthony Davis and Clippers' James Harden are joining him.

Barnes contributed 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 128-116 loss to the Clippers. Barnes put together a solid all-around performance in Wednesday's loss to the Clippers,

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