Names like center Jonas Valanciunas of the Washington Wizards are firmly in the mix, though as likely as it is for the Lakers to pursue a bruiser on the interior, some analysts deem it all but certain that Los Angeles will also trade away one of its playmakers on the outside.

The Los Angeles Lakers are not the defensive team they once were and clearly need some help on that side of the court. The team has also found less need for D'A

The Los Angeles Lakers could make some serious noise in the Western Conference by swapping an untrustworthy guard for a Chicago Bulls phenom.