The Los Angeles Lakers have continued to show interest in Toronto Raptors guard Bruce Brown after nearly signing him as a free agent during the

The Los Angeles Lakers function as buyers at almost every trade deadline. That's what tends to happen for teams that employ superstars as consistently as they do. The goal is always to supplement them,

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as early frontrunners, according to Bleacher Report, with LeBron James reportedly tying his potential return to the team's ability to add impact talent. Both head coach J.J. Redick and Anthony Davis have apparently endorsed the idea of adding another center of Valanciunas' caliber to the roster.

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been linked to the best players on rebuilding teams. The Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans, Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors are all seen as viable trade partners.

Jonas Valanciunas is a target that the Lakers have been looking at since free agency, and they want to make a trade for him.

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to figure out the best way to improve their roster for a playoff push. They have several tradable contracts that they can decide to move, depending on what is available on the trade market.