Spotify | YouTube Vincent Goodwill and former Knicks GM Scott Perry discuss whether or not several prominent teams in the NBA such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns should make a splash move ahead of the trade deadline or keep their rosters together.

Possessing a 21-17 record and the Western Conference’s No. 6 seed, the Los Angeles Lakers are in a disappointing position despite superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis putting together incredible individual seasons.

The Suns would likely demand a thriving 23-year-old rookie in Dalton Knecht to give them a valuable young asset who could help shape their future. The promising first-year contributor averages 9.8 points on 46.6% field goal shooting and 35.5% long-range shooting.

If Nick Richards doesn't help the Suns right the ship this season, they soon may be facing existential questions about the core of their roster.

The undefeated streak continues for Ivica Zubac, although Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis was on the receiving end of it. A 21-point and 19-rebound double-double had many in awe. Funny enough, the Clippers have a perfect record when Zubac posts at least 20+ points and 15+ rebounds.

Shaquille O'Neal is best known for his high-flying highlights with the Orlando Magic and his championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, although he was an All-Star during his often-overlooked tenure with the Phoenix Suns alongside Steve Nash.

New Suns center Nick Richards had a monster game in his debut following the trade with a feat never before seen.

Any Beal transaction before the February deadline would require navigating not only his no-trade clause but also one of the NBA's most challenging contracts to move.

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves at a crossroads ahead of the February 6th trade deadline. Despite holding two, and potentially three, first-round picks they could leverage for a significant trade,

Jemison went undrafted in 2023 after playing five years in college for the Clemson Tigers and his hometown team, the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers, where he earned All-Conference USA third-team and All-Defensive team honors during his final year.

The Charlotte Hornets head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets are 8-27, which puts them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are 20-16, which puts them in sixth place in the Western Conference.

The Lakers should consider a blockbuster trade for a Phoenix Suns standout wing who's know coming off the bench.