The Los Angeles Lakers are among the league’s stronger teams this season. Sitting fourth in the Western Conference at 17-7, the Purple and Gold look steady, but not complete. Despite the strong start, roster gaps remain. To solidify their title push, LA ...

Michael Porter Jr. has been part of several trade rumors amid a breakout season with the Brooklyn Nets. On Monday, APHoops proposed a three-team deal that lands Porter with the LA Clippers, while the Boston Celtics receive a frontcourt upgrade.

As of Monday, the NBA trade deadline is one month away. All has been quiet so far, but with the Oklahoma City Thunder looking more vulnerable than they did at the beginning of the season and the Eastern Conference’s fourth through eighth seeds bunched together, it would be a surprise if things stayed that way.

Ivica Zubac will be out for at least three weeks for the Clippers after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain in his left ankle, reports NBA on Prime’s Chris Haynes ( via Twitter ).