Former Lakers guard seeking NBA comeback, but not with Los Angeles originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Some players have the itch to return to the NBA following a short or extended absence.

Herbert Jones could be on the move at the trade deadline. In this mock trade, he heads to the Lakers, who are seeking a defensive upgrade.

The Los Angeles Lakers are always a controversial team with stories outside of the on-court results impacting the league. Recent rumors of some drama in the relationship between Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and superstar LeBron James has followed the team for over a week now.

Another concern comes from the big man position, where they are not the best, and from many believing the centers the Lakers have are underperforming, like Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes. Still, ESPN's analyst sees only Ayton as the problem for the purple and gold.

Former Lakers wing has joined the NBA G League’s San Diego Clippers as he looks to revive his career and work his way back to the NBA.

The NBA announced Luka Doncic has received a new award, all while trade rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers continue to grow.