The Los Angeles Lakers have a major decision to make as to how they want to proceed with Austin Reaves' future amid growing trade rumors.

Coming into Friday, LA is No. 6 (118.8) in offensive rating and No. 22 (117.1) in defensive rating. The Lakers' defensive problems were magnified over the last three weeks, as they ranked 29th (122.4) in that span.

The Los Angeles Lakers are among the league’s stronger teams this season. Sitting fourth in the Western Conference at 17-7, the Purple and Gold look steady, but not complete.

The Los Angeles Lakers could already be planning for a blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, as rumors persist on their reported interest.

The LA Lakers have been looking to upgrade their wing position as they look for a perimeter defender in the trade market that could also provide serviceable offense for the squad.

The fit for Kessler in a Lakers frontcourt to pair with the offensive prowess of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James alongside him is no doubt an appealing one, but for such a fit to come to form, Utah would have to get a really solid deal in return for his services.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Adou Thiero's car was allegedly stolen by the brother of Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua.