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.

Beal, one of their three stars, could get jettisoned in an attempt to fix what is ailing them, and he would reportedly waive his no-trade clause in order to get sent to the Los Angeles Lakers. There have been rumors that the Suns are a potential destination for Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler and that Beal would be the main piece that would be used to make such a trade happen.

Former Lakers guard Patrick Beverley discusses how the franchise's intense scrutiny and internal criticism affects player trade value, highlighting challenges faced by both players and management in LA's demanding environment.

The Los Angeles Lakers are often high on the list of preferred destinations for all distinctions of NBA players. That

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be among the most active teams heading into the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Rob Pelinka has already secured Dorian Finney-Smith‘s services via a four-player trade with the Brooklyn Nets.