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Lakers news: Zach LaVine trade rumors, Terrence Ross interest, LaMelo Ball banishment

By Jason Reed

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 18: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on December 18, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Bulls 150-126. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 18: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on December 18, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Bulls 150-126. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /
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Things are not great for the Los Angeles Lakers right now. Anthony Davis is going to miss at least a month with a foot injury and the team is already desperately missing him. Los Angeles has lost two games in a row by a combined 40 points.

While the Davis injury was the worst thing that could have happened to the Lakers, there is still a lot of Lakers news swirling around the league.

The trade market continues to heat up with big names getting attached to the Lakers. While things do not look great right now, all it takes is one big move for things to turn around.

Lakers news roundup:

  • League executives told Sean Deveney of Heavy.com that they believe Zach LaVine is trying to force his way to Los Angeles. The current situation between LaVine and the Chicago Bulls could certainly lead to a trade.
  • According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Orlando Magic wing Terrence Ross has long garnered trade interest from the Los Angeles Lakers. Ross is averaging 8.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season. He is shooting 36.6% from three. Ross has an expiring contract worth $11.5 million this season.
  • LaVar Ball told Pierce Simpson of Complex that he does not want LaMelo Ball to ever become a Laker. “I wanted Melo to be a Laker before that ship done sailed. You get rid of ‘Zo and you think I’m going to come back? I’m not that type of foolish guy.”
  • According to TMZ, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss is now engaged to actor and comedian Jay Mohr.
  • LeBron James commented on the Lakers’ roster following the team’s loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. James cited the team’s lack of size and length, which has every Lakers fan pounding their keyboard after begging all summer to add size and length.

NBA news roundup:

  • The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the eligible candidates for the class of 2023. The most notable NBA names include Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich, to name a few. Las Vegas Aces head coach and former San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon was also named a candidate. Hammon also played 16 years in the WNBA.
  • The Brooklyn Nets set a franchise record on Wednesday, scoring 91 points in the first half against the Golden State Warriors. Brooklyn won 143-113 behind Kevin Durant’s 23 points. Nine players scored in double figures.
  • The NBA stripped the New York Knicks of their 2025 second-round pick following a tampering investigation regarding the team’s Jalen Brunson signing this summer.
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