Just as any friend would, LeBron James' long-time agent and childhood bestie is candid about the state of the Lakers.

The Lakers aren't getting much respect these days, despite having the second-best record in the Western Conference.

Still, that's a reasonable cost for the Lakers to attack their biggest need with a potentially perfect fit. Jones' defense is both spectacular and smothering. He can pester guards and forwards on the ball and wreak havoc away from it. He's a true defensive playmaker who always seems a step ahead of whatever offense he's trying to stop.

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will lock horns in Friday's marquee NBA Cup game at the Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently made the news after he reportedly had a confrontation with a fan during a game. During the recent match against the Philadelphia 76ers, a Sixer supporter attempted to get under James' skin when the Lakers visited town Sunday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ seven-game winning streak came to an end as they fell 108-125 to the Phoenix Suns at the Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers failed to seal a victory despite another 38-point masterclass from Luka Dončić,

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LeBron James is preparing for the NBA Cup Quarter Finals. He recently shared a golf outing with his son, Bronny James, on Instagram. The NBA legend expressed his enjoyment of spending time with his son.