Lakers remain hesitant to put future first-round picks at stake, despite concerns expressed by LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching, here's a ranking of the best Lakers center targets to appease Anthony Davis.

With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers need to get to work if they plan on making another move this season. According to NBA insider Anthony Irwin, the franchise has now pivoted to finding a big man after Anthony Davis' recent comments.

Anthony Davis was a late scratch against the Nets on Friday night because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but coach JJ Redick said his "assumption" is that Davis will return Sunday against the Clippers.

With the trade deadline fast approaching, Anthony Davis made it clear he'd like the Lakers to get another big.

Anthony Davis recently opened up about how he was affected by the LA wildfires. During the interview, he said the Lakers want to win a championship for the city. Davis said he wants to do more to give back to first responders.

If the Los Angeles Lakers aren't interested in adding a reliable point guard before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, they should at least pursue a viable low-post partner for Anthony Davis. Landing a former Boston Celtics center who carved out a respectable role with the franchise could help strengthen their frontcourt.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis has been candid about his desire for the team to trade for another center. Here are four candidates that could help the playoff push.