Lakers Star Luka Doncic Ruled Out for Rest of Clippers Game with New Injury Combo forward Rui Hachimura, center Deandre Ayton and guard Austin Reaves had all been ruled out ahead of the contest — as had reserve guard Gabe Vincent.

In an impending battle of Western Conference playoff hopefuls, Los Angeles has gotten an injury update on a critical player.

As far as the Los Angeles Lakers are concerned, it is well-known that they would love to acquire Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans and/or the Sacramento Kings ' Keon Ellis. It doesn't appear that either team is very eager to move either player right now, but plenty can change between now and the beginning of February.

Other defensive wings might be available — Derrick Jones Jr. (Clippers), Terrance Mann (Nets), Andrew Wiggins (Heat) — but the Lakers can trade one first-round pick, one second and find a matching salary (likely starting with Gabe Vincent), and the question becomes, will that be enough?

Kiyan Anthony is in rare company as the son of an NBA legend trying to make a name for himself. Luckily, the son of Carmelo Anthony has a friend who can relate. The Syracuse freshman said that he's leaned on Los Angeles Lakers' Bronny James, son of LeBron James, for advice.

Nate Hawthorne, a 6-foot-4 guard, came out of Southern Illinois University as a seventh-round pick in the 1973 NBA Draft by the Lakers. As a rookie, he averaged 3.2 points, one rebound and 0.7 assists in 6.9 minutes a game with the Lakers.

Nike dropped three new colorways just before Christmas: Court Purple/University Gold, Black/University Gold, and White/Court Purple. All three of the designs are familiar styles for the Nike Kobe line.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in Herb Jones. The rumored trade target suffered an injury scare on Monday night.