Jeanie Buss calls Lakers trade rumors 'fake news'

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss slammed reports suggesting the club was prepared to package its "entire roster" for a "certain player," according to Bleacher Report's Howard Beck.

At the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference on Saturday, Buss called the trade reports "fake news" and noted the consequences.

"There's damage done to team chemistry when players have to read about (trade rumors)," Buss said. "It seems like there's more stuff out there with no sources. I'd like to see more responsibility."

Before the trade deadline, the Lakers reportedly offered Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Lance Stephenson, Rajon Rondo, Michael Beasley, and two first-round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for superstar Anthony Davis and Solomon Hill.

Los Angeles is 30-32 and sits 3 1/2 games back of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with 20 games remaining.