By landing an undervalued Toronto Raptors center in a massive three-team trade, the Los Angeles Lakers could successfully strengthen their frontcourt. “The Los Angeles Lakers still have issues after the late-December trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton,” Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus wrote Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Lakers may be just a few moves away from being a championship contender and by making a trade with the Toronto Raptors, they could improve their title odds.

Mitchell would give the 76ers a nice option to mix and match with Tyrese Maxey. The latter is an explosive scorer and can create his shot at any given moment, and Mitchell is a lockdown point-of-attack defender who can handle the responsibilities of limiting elite guards across the league.

As the deadline approaches, Brown could be on the move. One team out East who is also mulling a potential trade of one of their stars is the Miami Heat. They

The Los Angeles Lakers are a team to keep an eye on in the Bruce Brown sweepstakes, according to NBA insider Evan Sidery. The Lakers have been linked with Brown for over a year and Sidery believes they could make a move for the Toronto Raptors guard before the Feb.

In this new trade proposal by Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World, the Lakers make a sneaky trade to land guard Bruce Brown from the Toronto Raptors. Brown would serve the Lakers well and Los Angeles wouldn't have to part with too many to land him.

The Toronto Raptors are "very motivated" to deal veteran wing Bruce Brown before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.

According reports from The Athletic's Jovan Buha, the Lakers are actively exploring trade options ahead of the February 6 deadline, with Toronto Raptors guard Bruce Brown emerging as a potential target.

Los Angeles has long been interested in adding Brown Jr., and almost did in free agency a few seasons ago. His versatility and shooting could give the Lakers a big boost. Plus, he is on a $23 million expiring contract, giving Los Angeles some potential financial flexibility after the season.

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics are playing the Clippers in Los Angeles. Before the game (on Tuesday), Jayson Tatum made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel.

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