The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.

An NBA insider feels the Lakers could make a move for a dynamic Cavaliers forward if he is made available via trade.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the better teams in the Western Conference and boast a 19-9 Record following their loss to the Phoenix Suns. FanSided's Josh Cornellisen has proposed a blockbuster trade between the Lakers,

Other defensive wings might be available — Derrick Jones Jr. (Clippers), Terrance Mann (Nets), Andrew Wiggins (Heat) — but the Lakers can trade one first-round pick, one second and find a matching salary (likely starting with Gabe Vincent), and the question becomes, will that be enough?

As far as the Los Angeles Lakers are concerned, it is well-known that they would love to acquire Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans and/or the Sacramento Kings ' Keon Ellis. It doesn't appear that either team is very eager to move either player right now, but plenty can change between now and the beginning of February.

Lakers vs Suns best bet: Devin Booker Over 25.5 points (-115) The Phoenix Suns are looking like a Play-in team, but they need Devin Booker to keep balling out to stay on the heels of the Top 6 in the West.

The Suns took advantage of Luka Doncic ’s absence. Dillon Brooks showed promise with a 25-point performance, while Devin Booker added 21. Meanwhile, Collin Gillespie added 16 points while Mark Williams posted 18. The rotation stayed united till the end and dominated the Lakers.