Lakers eye major upgrades as trade rumors link them to Giannis Antetokounmpo and other top targets in their title pursuit.

Despite a return near for LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers were advised to be aggressive in the trade market to fix their biggest issues.

The LA Lakers could lose a potential trade deadline target, Keon Ellis, to the Indiana Pacers. The Sacramento Kings' lockdown guard is among the many players reportedly available via trade as the Western Conference franchise eyes a major shakeup amid another losing season.