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LOS ANGELES — There were smiles — lots of smiles — in the back hallways of the Crypto.Com Arena on Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers purging roster problems in the previous two days, restocking the roster with younger players more suited to complement the team’s stars.

The shorthanded Lakers couldn't corral Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, as they lost their third game in a row.

The former MVP point guard has been traded for the fourth time in his career as he leaves LeBron James and his hometown Los Angeles Lakers where he could become a free agent in a matter of days

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah and reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press

NBA legend Michael Jordan has sent LeBron James a touching message after the Los Angeles Lakers star set the new all-time points record in the league on Tuesday night

Another major NBA trade is set to be completed before Thursday's deadline, with Russell Westbrook set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal involving three teams

Lots of good photos from this one as the Thunder come away with a win and the league celebrates LeBron James becoming the new all-time scoring leader.

LeBron James' history-defining moment was enjoyed by everyone in attendance, except for one who did not seem bothered by the moment amid rumours that the team are receiving trade interest for him

The debate over who is the NBA's greatest player of all time may never be settled but some observers could finally be willing to give LeBron James the edge over Michael Jordan after he broke one of the game's most sacred records this week.