Tuesday night's Play-In Tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings averaged 4.05 million viewers across TNT and truTV.

It is the second most-watched game in the history of the Play-In Tournament.

The Lakers' win over the Pelicans earlier in the night averaged 3.91 million viewers.

The two games are the fourth and sixth most-watched of this season. 

The Los Angeles Lakers would have "serious interest" in trading for Trae Young should the Atlanta Hawks decide to make a move, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.

Sources around the league believe that the Hawks will deal Young this summer, according to Pincus.

The Lakers would have to wait until July to make a deal due to a hard cap at the first apron that expires at the end of June. 

With the Spurs also registering interest, the Pistons are seen as a "wild card" to trade for Young.

Anthony Davis exited the Los Angeles Lakers win over the New Orleans Pelicans early on Sunday. Davis was pushed in the back by Larry Nance Jr. with 5:52 remaining in the game and his back locked up, forcing him to leave early. But Davis said he'll be ready to go when the Lakers and Pelicans run it back in the 7-8 Game of the Western Conference Play-In Tournament.

"No doubt that I'm going to play," Davis said about his availability for Tuesday's postseason game.

Davis finished the regular season with 75 games played and exactly 2700 minutes played. That's the first time Davis has hit those marks since the 2017-18 season, when he starred for the Pelicans.

The Western Conference seeds are set following the end of regular season on Sunday. The first round begins on Saturday, April 20th.

First Round Matchups

• No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 8 (Pelicans, Lakers, Kings or Warriors)

• No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 7 (Pelicans or Lakers)

• No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. No. 6 Phoenix Suns

• No. 4 LA Clippers vs. No. 5 Dallas Mavericks

Play-In

• No. 7 New Orleans Pelicans vs. No. 8 Los Angeles Lakers

• No. 9 Sacramento Kings vs. No. 10 Golden State Warriors

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to give the Los Angeles Lakers their first-round pick this year and take the Lakers' first-round pick in 2025, according to Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer.

The Pelicans have the option to take one of the Lakers' picks as a result of the Anthony Davis trade.

"People around the league expect that the Pelicans will give the Lakers their pick this year and take the 2025 pick.

"If that’s the case, it’s hard to fathom that Los Angeles would use the pick on Bronny [James]. Rob Pelinka is far more likely to use it to chase Trae Young or another star in a trade," wrote O'Connor.

D'Angelo Russell will likely be a free agent for the second time in two years as he is having a highly productive season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell re-signed with the Lakers on a two-year, $37 million deal with Year 2 being a player option. As part of two-year deal, Russell gave up his ability to waive a trade. The Lakers shopped Russell, but they were unable to find a trade partner before the deadline. 

"I think almost certainly he will not pick up the option," said Brian Windhorst on his podcast. "You work your whole life to be coming off a great season and being unrestricted."

Russell is averaging 18.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists while shooting 41.9 percent on three-pointers in 73 games this season.

The Lakers will retain Russell's Bird rights in the offseason.

LeBron James is widely expected to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 24-25 season, but 

"I think LeBron is going to opt out no matter what and the reason I think he's going to opt out no matter is because even if he just signs back for one year, the only functional way for LeBron to get a no-trade clause is to sign a new contract," said Brian Windhorst. "If he extends the contract he is in, or picks up that option and extends onto it, he cannot get a no-trade clause. I think for a number of different reasons, LeBron would like, ask for, and probably be granted a no-trade clause.

"There may be some debate with him and the Lakers about whether he should get three years, or whether a third year would be a team option, or a player option, or not guaranteed or whatever. I think there could be some interesting negotations back and forth on that."

James has a player with the Lakers for 24-25 worth $51.4 million.

Anthony Davis left the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves with a left eye injury.

Davis was hit in the face near the end of the first quarter and was ruled out at halftime.

The team is optimistic that Davis will return to the lineup on Tuesday.

Davis previously suffered a corneal abrasion to his left eye on March 16 against the Warriors.

Rajon Rondo has announced his retirement from the NBA after 16 seasons.

During an appearance on the "All the Smoke" podcast, Matt Barnes asked Rondo if he was done in the NBA.

"Absolutely," said Rondo. "Yeah, I'm done. I can't. I'd rather spend time with my kids."

Rondo is 38 and last played during the 21-22 season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers.

"What a time, it was definitely something that I never took for granted when I was in the game," Rondo said. "I loved every minute of it, and I appreciate the brotherhood that I was able to share and bond and grow with over the years. I've learned so much in this game and it's made me the man who I am today. ... I tell people all the time, this wasn't a dream of mine, it was a goal. I was able to lock in, stay disciplined, I didn't party a lot in college. But it was worth the sacrifice of me getting to where I wanted to be in life."

LeBron James said he didn't know when he was going to retire but that he didn't "have much time left" following the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

“Not very long. Not very long. I’m on the other side, obviously, of the hill. I’m not gonna play another 21 years, that’s for damn sure. But not very long.

"I don’t know when that door will close as far as when I’ll retire. But I don’t have much time left," said James.

James finished the game with 40 points while tying his career-high with nine 3s.

Both James and the Lakers would prefer that he retire as a Laker, sources told Jovan Buha of The Athletic.