The Lakers have been looking for another defensive-minded center on the trade market, but that may no longer be the case as much as it has been.

Jalen Green had 33 points and Fred VanVleet grabbed a key steal late to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

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The Los Angeles Lakers' comeback attempt came up short as they lost to the Houston Rockets on the road on Sunday night.

The Utah Jazz are not expected to trade Walker Kessler, who was connected to the Los Angeles Lakers, ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

JJ Redick was upset after his Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-115 loss to the Houston Rockets over what he thought was a bad call on an “egregious” play.

Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points, Amen Thompson posted a double-double in his return from suspension and the Houston Rockets held on for a 119-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

Smith, the Lakers likely won't pursue adding a big man but rather look to add more shooting and athleticism on the perimeter.

Jalen Green scored 33 points, and Fred VanVleet’s late-game heroics helped the Houston Rockets secure a 119-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

Dorian Finney-Smith is happy now that he's on the same side as LeBron James following the Lakers' decision to trade for him.

Green is a perfect player to pop off against the Lakers. The 22-year-old may struggle from deep, but he’s an ace inside the arc. He’s averaging 19.6 points per game this season and is coming off a 22-point performance against the Mavericks and a 27-point outing against the Celtics.