The Milwaukee Bucks have indicated to teams that they are keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo through the trade deadline and have started making other trades.
The Lakers have acquired guard Luke Kennard from the Hawks in exchange for guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue expects to implement a faster-paced game plan with new point guard Darius Garland, whom the team acquired in a trade that sent James Harden to Cleveland.
The lingering impact of the Nuggets' double-overtime loss to the Knicks on Wednesday night will be another injury that appears headed for an extended absence.