There are trade talks going on outside the ones about Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Lakers linked to trade for Luka Doncic's $27 million former Mavericks teammate originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. In terms of familiarity, the Dallas Mavericks might be the best trade partner for the Los Angeles Lakers.

We're assessing the buyer's landscape with the 2026 NBA trade deadline less than 10 days away

Perhaps the dream of Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Lakers is still alive.

Lakers predicted to acquire two-time MVP in blockbuster three-team Austin Reaves trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Time is ticking for the Los Angeles Lakers to improve their roster with a trade.

These 10 teams figure to be the biggest sellers at next week's trade deadline

The 2026 NBA trade deadline looms large now that the Milwaukee Bucks could trade Giannis. Here's how the top players potentially available rank:

Multiple NBA teams are chasing a blockbuster trade for Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the Bucks aren't letting him go easily.