Lakers: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Luol Deng

Dec 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng looks on during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports While all the attention has been on Lou Williams as of late, Luol Deng could also be on the move.

Brandon Ingram expected to start for Lakers vs. Knicks

A against the Knicks, an apparent signal from coach Luke Walton that the team is prioritizing development for the remainder of the season.A Ingram, 19, has started 14 games in his rookie season, but always as a fill-in for an injured starter.A , he is expected to replace 13th-year veteran Luol Deng, who has posted his worst statistical season after signing a $72 million contract last summer. Ingram is averaging 8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, but those numbers have crept upward when he’s started.

Williams, Young lead Lakers to 108-96 win over Pacers-Image1

Although Luke Walton resisted the urge to shout about it, the coach was clearly proud of what the Los Angeles Lakers can do when their crowded schedule allows them to have a couple of real practices. Lou Williams scored 27 points, Nick Young hit five 3-pointers and the Lakers snapped their five-game losing streak with a 108-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Lakersa improved energy not enough in 102-97 loss to Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES >> The debilitating losses in recent days did not just expose the Lakers’ inferiority against the NBA’s elite.