The NBA trade deadline is only a few short weeks away and we are starting to see rumors swirl around. Teams are positioning themselves to possibly make a splash ahead of the deadline and it could alter how the remainder of the season goes.

Los Angeles could dangle future draft picks to entice opposing teams. Lakers insider Jovan Buha, however, said the squad is unlikely to give up a first-round pick.

The Lakers should remain active leading up to the NBA trade deadline in order to fix this flaw that keeps them from being contenders.

Dealing veteran center Jonas Valančiūnas may not help to accelerate the Washington Wizards' rebuild based on his value ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Even though the Lakers took a flyer on undrafted center Trey Jemison III, they aren't settling when it comes to finding a viable backup center.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been looking around the NBA for some additional help for their roster. They are a team that thinks they are another good move away from truly contending for a title. Trading for Dorian Finney-Smith wasn't the roster-altering move that is going to make them a lock to make the playoffs,

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly aren't expected to make a major blockbuster trade prior to the Feb. 6 deadline, according to Jovan