However, Toronto is rumored to be seeking more than a first-round pick for Poeltl (and perhaps even two). It’s the kind of price the Lakers just wouldn’t pay for a player like him, likely requiring they trade Rui Hachimura and maybe two first-round picks for a center who, ultimately, plays the same position as Davis — only worse.

The Toronto Raptors celebrated their fifth win in a row in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with a 106:82 victory

The New York Knicks began their aggressiveness in the trade market in Dec. 2023 when they acquired OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors. Now, the two sides could

While Vucevic and Poeltl might have addressed their frontcourt needs, the combination of draft picks, salary matching, and future financial implications makes these deals unlikely.

Poeltl posted 21 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 32 minutes during Monday's 113-104 win over New Orleans. Poeltl was able to shake off a questionable tag due to a back injury,

Working through back stiffness

Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Scottie Barnes had 21 points and 11 boards, and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Monday night for their first four-game winning

Yet league sources stressed over the weekend that the Lakers are not expected to join the hunt for either Vučević or Toronto's Jakob Poeltl... while oft-suggested Lakers target Walter Kessler of the Utah Jazz is believed to as close to unavailable as it gets with less than 10 days to go before the trade deadline on Feb.

Even though Anthony Davis will be out for at least a week, the Lakers reportedly won't change their approach toward trading for another center.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be very active ahead of the February 6th trade deadline. With a 26-19 record and a team that has very much overachieved this season, their roster is in a prime position to be improved.

The Toronto Raptors offer one of the more unique teams in the entire league. At 14-32, they currently own the sixth-worst record in the league, and are cruising