Lakers forward Rui Hachimura spoke about needing to play off LeBron James and Anthony Davis against good defensive teams.

Jimmy Butler doesn't want to go to Grizzlies ... made it known that they will not discuss trades for veteran forward Rui Hachimura, either. Given Beal's recent benching, undesirable contract ...

Fun fact: Over the last 5 games, Raptors are holding opponents to 95.5 points per 100 possessions in 158 MIN with Davion Mitchell on court. They’re allowing 128.5 points per 100 with him OFF court. Opponents are shooting 38.7 FG% with him on & 49.1% with him off in the last 5. pic.twitter.com/Q4HNwsPawm

Yesterday, Hachimura took on that role, but with 12,2 points and less than ten shots per game, he does not seem to be the X Factor that they need. Although, given his percentages against the iron (49% in field goals, 42,5% in triples), he could well try it more often.

LA Lakers star LeBron James is one of the smartest players in the NBA, both on the court and on the business side of things.

The Los Angeles Lakers could be the surprise third team that helps the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat agree on a Jimmy Butler trade.

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 ...

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Kelly Olynyk, Davion Mitchell, 2030 First-Round Pick (TOR) Los Angeles likes what Dorian Finney-Smith gives them on defense after trading for him, but they still need more help. They have been looking around for a center or a guard to help them be better equipped for the playoffs.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 117-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (21-17) on Wednesday night at at Crypto.com Arena to close its six-game trip. The Heat (20-19) now returns to Miami to begin a three-game homestand on Friday against the Denver Nuggets.

Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony Davis had 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. LeBron James finished with 22 points and nine assists and Austin Reaves added 14 points and 14 rebounds as the Lakers won for the first time since having two games postponed due to the deadly wildfires in Southern California.

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.