After the Los Angeles Lakers traded Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Nets last month in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, he dropped 22 points off the bench in his season debut with Brooklyn in a 130-113 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 1.

Ahead of his return to the Crypto.com arena, Nets guard D'Angelo Russell reflected on his previous stints with the Lakers. D'Lo expressed appreciation for his time there but also explained how he was ready to move on from the organization.

The Lakers' players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and expensive.

The Feb. 6 trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's what you need to know about all 30 teams, including deals for each that would shake up the league.

According to NBA reporter Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas is a known favorite in important pockets of the Los Angeles Lakers locker room.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. Another star who has emerged in trade talks is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.

According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, trading for a center is a big priority for the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony Davis will miss at least one week after suffering an abdominal muscle strain in the Lakers’ loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.

For that reason, one of the players who has come up in Lakers rumors is Lonzo Ball. Ball is a former Laker who was a top draft pick. Ball has finally returned to basketball this season after missing a few years due to chronic knee injuries. While he isn't the player he once was, he is still a pretty decent guy to bring off the bench.

The NBA's February 6 trade deadline is now less than two weeks away. Notable transactions have already been made, by multiple playoff hopefuls. The Los Angeles

Don't expect the Los Angeles Lakers to make a major splash ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. "There's always a chance the Lakers are doing a

Ranking realistic trade destinations for Philadelphia 76ers wing Kelly Oubre Jr .... The Nets are preparing for a rebuild. They are the No. 12 seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 14-30. They are also on a four-game losing streak.

Two NBA insiders, Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon, aren't happy with Lakers' star Anthony Davis's center request.