Our NBA insider shares the latest intel on growing frustration in Los Angeles and the ever-developing Jimmy Butler situation.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly now open to giving up their prized draft assets to improve their roster ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

The Los Angeles Lakers' stars feel like they need more to compete for a championship this season. On Wednesday, ESPN's NBA insider Shams Charania reported LeBron James and Anthony Davis are worried the team has not done enough to be competitive down the stretch.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a relatively healthy team this season, but they've had one crucial part of their system missing since 2023. It was revealed by

Vanderbilt was originally acquired by the Lakers in a February 2023 trade that sent out Russell Westbrook and also brought them guards D'Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley. The 6-foot-8 forward quickly became a fan favorite because of his effective and versatile defense, as well as the overall energy he brought to the team.

Jarred Vanderbilt returns from injury to bolster the Lakers’ defense during a critical stretch in their playoff race.”

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made a blunt admission on the defending champion Boston Celtics ahead of their January 23 matchup.

While rumors have floated around over the last two seasons that the two legends want to play together, on Saturday night they'll be competitors when the Los Angeles Lakers travel to face the Golden State Warriors.

According to Shams Charania on ESPN , James and Davis are growing concerned about the Lakers' ability to make significant roster upgrades with their two tradeable first-round picks. They have expressed that they want the organization to make moves to contend for a championship, believing that they are potentially a piece or two away.

All of this is to say that the Lakers are by no means a sure thing to compete for a title in their current position, something that JJ Redick and James admitted to varying extents last week. And apparently,