It’s the unofficial start of NBA trade season. As of today — Monday, Dec. 15 — 79 players who signed or extended their contracts last summer became eligible to be traded. That means the options have greatly expanded for front offices trying to match salaries and develop trade packages that work for both sides.

The Los Angeles Lakers' most viable trade candidates at the deadline include forward Maxi Kleber and guard Gabe Vincent.

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring the trade market. According to one report, they have one specific wing at the top of their wishlist.

The Lakers have gotten off to a solid start to the season at 18-7. Currently, that’s good enough for the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference standings. By most accounts, the West, and the NBA in general, is a one-horse race with the Oklahoma City Thunder seemingly in a class of their own.

Austin Reaves was named as a surprising trade asset as the Lakers continue to explore roster upgrades ahead of the deadline.

Lakers guard Marcus Smart is drawing interest as a desperate contender looks to make a move ahead of the deadline. The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart Draws Trade Interest From Desperate Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Rumors are swirling around the Los Angeles Clippers and James Harden, and the Timberwolves might have interest.