There is optimism that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić has not suffered a major left hamstring injury, according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

While Luka avoided a worst-case scenario, this injury does put his first All-Star appearance as a Laker at risk. Luka was named a starter for the game, but with it taking place on Feb. 15, he might choose to rest his body rather than play against Team USA.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly looking to add someone on the buyout market after only making one deadline trade.

The Lakers’ trade plans are narrowing ahead of the deadline as Rob Pelinka weighs short-term upgrades against long-term cap flexibility. The post Lakers Get Massive Trade Deadline Update As Front Office Pivots: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Los Angeles Lakers, like the NBA at large, are up against the clock. If they want to make mid-season adjustments to their roster, they have mere hours to get them done. The trade deadline buzzer will sound at 3 p.m. ET, so it's now or never to strengthen this roster for the stretch run.

The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers currently sit in the middle of the Western Conference standings. With this likely being LeBron James’ final season in Los Angeles,