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.

One defensive-minded backup center the Lakers have been linked to has reportedly been acquired by another team.

While Lakers fans are hoping for significant roster upgrades, the front office continues to be patient before the trade deadline. Even though the Lakers have shown all season that they are not good enough to compete for a championship this season,

The Los Angeles Lakers had high hopes when they returned to Crypto.com Arena to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. They wanted to inspire their fans after devastating wildfires ravaged Los Angeles.