Jarred Vanderbilt

"Obviously, not having LeBron, that impacts the game," says Lakers coach Darvin Ham of his star's absence.

It's possible the Lakers aren't good enough to compete with the NBA's best anyway, but their new starting lineup is making things worse.

In 78 games with the Lakers and Jazz, Vanderbilt averaged a career-high 7.8 points per game to go with 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

L.A.'s newest signing crowds an already packed frontcourt. Which players will see their minutes drop with his arrival?

From keeping a body in front of Draymond Green to completely changing defensive assignments, the Lakers put on a defensive clinic in Game 3.

The Lakers blocked 10 Warriors' shots (four by Anthony Davis) and Golden State had only six free-throw attempts to L.A.'s 29.

Thrice a throw-in piece in bigger trades, Jarred Vanderbilt is transforming the Lakers and invoking comparisons to an all-time hustler.

The forgotten member of the Russell Westbrook trade transformed the Lakers in a crucial rally from a 27-point deficit in Dallas.

Sam Vecenie details how teams better positioned themselves for lottery odds and breaks down all the second-round-pick movement and more.

For the first time in a long time, it looks like the Lakers have built a core that is here to stay. But will it?

Follow along with The Athletic's NBA trade deadline live blog for all of the latest news on moves around the league.

Bryant, who signed a one-year deal with Los Angeles this offseason, is averaging 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds a game.

D'Angelo Russell is heading to L.A., but the other two pieces bound for the Lakers could be the real key here.

The Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves have finalized a three-team deal that sends D’Angelo Russell to the Lakers.

The Jazz have been a surprise all season because of their focus and their energy. Against the Mavs, those attributes were missing.

Last season, the Jazz had to make the calls. This season, because the Jazz have so many assets, teams are reaching out to them.

Two nights ago, Russell's big fourth quarter lifted the Wolves to a win over Indiana at home. In Utah, the ice in his veins was even colder.

"I don't know what the ceiling for Lauri Markkanen is," Jazz coach Will Hardy said. "But, I'm certain we haven't seen it yet."