Multiple social media posts went viral on Wednesday referencing a report stating that former Tennessee Vols standout Dalton Knecht has requested a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Brooklyn would deal Claxton to Los Angeles for two expiring contracts and draft compensation in this mock trade.

NBC makes exciting NBA announcement involving Lakers, Knicks, WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to find their footing following a rough six-game stretch between early and mid-January.

NBA trade deadline buzz sees Lakers eyeing a deal with the Kings. The proposed trade, involving Malik Monk, Keon Ellis, and Devin Carter going to LA for Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent, and Maxi Kleber, aims to bolster the Lakers' inconsistent bench scoring and defense.

The Lakers can't keep getting away with this ... can they?

Lakers' Luka Doncic makes basketball history never done before in NBA vs. Mavericks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. NBA fans were treated to an exhilarating blockbuster matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

There is no better time to be playing some of your best basketball of the season. The Chicago Bulls currently have the NBA's longest active winning streak, movi