Lakers trade idea sends guard to Warriors for $48.5 million NBA champion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers are quickly discovering they don’t possess a roster capable of doing damage in the postseason.

The San Diego Padres are exploring options, including a potential sale, and Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is certainly going to be an interested party.

LeBron James responds to a Lakers trade idea suggested by his agent that would have Los Angeles acquire a two-time All-Star.

Jonathan Kuminga’s tenure with the Golden State Warriors hasn’t gone the way either party has hoped for. The 23-year-old has fallen out of the team’s rotation, which has led to increased frustration on both sides.

www.si.com/nba/warriors/onsi Report: Anonymous Warriors Player Supports Kuminga's Decision to Sit vs. OKC Former Chicago Bulls star Antonio Blakeney is among a group of 17 basketball players that have been charged in connection with rigging college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association games.