The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to adding this guard to help their defense and give them some added playmaking on offense.

It has become clear that the cost for starting-caliber NBA centers is high, particularly ones good enough to help the Lakers.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. Another star who has emerged in trade talks is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a week left to make any big additions before the trade deadline expires for the season. The team has already added veteran wing Dori

Even though Anthony Davis will be out for at least a week, the Lakers reportedly won't change their approach toward trading for another center.

The Los Angeles Lakers are fifth in the Western Conference, but if they go after a reported trade target, they could have more than enough size to tackle the Denver Nuggets.