The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing a major trade to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, as the Heat have reduced their asking price. The propos

Teams are entering the NBA trade deadline with the idea of adjusting their cap situations, while rumors and intel about Jimmy Butler form.

With players like Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine ... the Lakers have apparently also made it known that they will not discuss trades for veteran forward Rui Hachimura, either. Given Beal's recent benching, undesirable contract, and the Suns' underperformance ...

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Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Miami Heat. The organization seem keen on ending this saga before the trade deadline. The Phoenix Suns appear to be the only team seriously interested in acquiring him.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly unwilling to trade sixth-year forward Rui Hachimura ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, according to team beat writer Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times.

The Washington Wizards are hoping to avoid a historic loss tonight as they host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena. The Wizards have l

BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to stop its 15-game skid when the Wizards take on Los Angeles. The Wizards are 5-19 on their home court. Washington has a 2-35 record in games decided by 10 points or more. The Lakers are 10-13 in road games. Los Angeles has a 3-3 record in one-possession games.

The Lakers have glaring needs, including another big and secondary playmaker. Here's who they should go after before the Feb. 6 deadline.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. Another star who has emerged in trade talks is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.

Speaking Wednesday on his Brian Windhorst and The Hoop Collective podcast (beginning at the 17:09 mark), ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst suggested that the Kings are not in the mix for Butler: