The Los Angeles Lakers' stars feel like they need more to compete for a championship this season. On Wednesday, ESPN's NBA insider Shams Charania reported LeBron James and Anthony Davis are worried the team has not done enough to be competitive down the stretch.

As for the Bucks, they've won eight of their last 11 games and are continuing to do a great job of turning their season around despite their sputtering 2-8 start. Giannis Antetokounmpo has emphasized that the difference is simple: The team now trusts each other.

Law Murray of The Athletic relayed Harden's probable status after having predicted a potential "mass rest day" for the Clippers against Chicago. Harden has appeared in 39 of his team's 41 games this season, with Clippers head coach Ty Lue saying he always wants to suit up.

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers are at a critical juncture at 22-18 overall and 6th in the Western Conference.

JJ Redick breaks silence on Austin Reaves injury after Clippers loss Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images. Lakers guard Austin Reaves suffered an injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday'

Who is going to make a move that puts them closer to an NBA title? Six trades we want to see before the February 6 trade deadline:

The Nets come into this game following a 102-101 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday in which Brooklyn nearly pulled off an upset win over a Lakers team missing Anthony Davis. Nets guard D'Angelo Russell had 19 points and eight assists in his first game against his former Los Angeles team and he had a chance to win the game at the final buzzer to give himself the kind of revenge game that players dream of.

LeBron James aired out his frustrations over the weekend about the Lakers' roster construction. Could the trade deadline give them clarity?

LeBron James is 40 years old. Let that sink in for a second. Even at this point in his career, he is performing at an All-Star level. There are signs though that The King is slowing down a bit. The Los Angeles Lakers have exceeded most expectations this season and currently sit at 6th in the West with a 23-18 record.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James praised LA Clippers' James Harden after Sunday's loss. The Clippers defeated their crosstown rivals 116-102. After the game, James discussed facing Kawhi Leonard again, and had plenty to say about Harden.

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