After a historically inept performance by their 3-point defense in a 124-112 loss to the hapless Kings on Monday, the Lakers blamed their own shoddy shooting as the reason for the defeat.

“The Lakers, Pistons, Raptors, Sixers, and Warriors are among the huge group of teams who have shown trade interest in Keon Ellis. Unable to find a consistent role in Sacramento, Ellis is viewed as a player who will fit well within a contender’s rotation,” NBA reporter Evan Sidery wrote.

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schröder seems to think the idea he was only "attempting" to confront another player following his team's Dec. 28 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers is rather amusing.