It doesn't look like the Lakers will be adding this player at the trade deadline, despite some interest from LA.

A new report has revealed exactly what the Wizards are asking for in exchange for their standout center, and it seems to be right in LA's budget. The Athletic's Josh Robbins and David Aldridge reported that the "maximum" the Wizards will be able to get for Valanciunas is two second-round picks.

The NBA trade deadline is only a few weeks away, which means there's no shortage of rumors to analyze as teams gauge markets and assess targets. The

Rumors suggest the Los Angeles Lakers could revisit trade talks with the Brooklyn Nets for a potential deal ahead of the deadline.

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 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,

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to chase their first championship since 2020, they will be acutely aware that the LeBron James era is coming to an end. The veteran superstar recently turned 40. And while LeBron is still a top-15 player in the NBA,