The Lakers may have moved too quickly signing Kobe Bufkin as Jeremy Sochan has suddenly hit the buyout market.

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes is excited to participate in the Dunk Contest due to it being a dream of his.

Thursday marks the final day before the NBA All-Star break, and there are just three games to dive into for today’s edition of Peter’s Points:  Milwaukee Bucks

BOTTOM LINE: Dallas enters the matchup with Los Angeles after losing eight in a row. The Lakers are 21-14 in Western Conference games. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 51.5 points per game in the paint led by Deandre Ayton averaging 11.6.

Stephen A. Smith recently criticized the Los Angeles Lakers for their disrespectful decision during the game against the Spurs.

The Dallas Mavericks continue their road stretch against an old friend.

San Antonio visits the Los Angeles Lakers after Stephon Castle scored 40 points in the Spurs' 138-125 win against the Dallas Mavericks