A proposed 3-team blockbuster trade could deliver the Lakers their top target, as an NBA insider details a bold deadline scenario.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart opened up on his disconnect with the Memphis Grizzlies before being traded.

Dillon Brooks was ejected late in the Phoenix Suns’ 116-114 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Brooks hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 12.2 seconds left over LeBron James and then picked up his second technical after exchanging words with James, a continuation of the pair jawing at one another throughout the entirety of Sunday’s game.

Dillon Brooks once again delivered his trademark intensity and theatrics against the LA Lakers on Sunday, but it was the Purple and Gold who emerged victorious with a narrow 116-114 win over the Suns

The game swung late when the Suns’ Dillon Brooks hit a go-ahead three, then was ejected after drawing a second technical foul while celebrating. That opened the door for James, who drew a foul on Booker and calmly made two of three free throws.

The Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Dec. 30, has been picked up by NBC Sports and Peacock.