The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make significant trades as the deadline approaches, aiming to improve their current 14-12 record. Despite recent defensive improvements, they are not considered title contenders and need to bolster their roster.

A proposed trade would see the Lakers reacquire former player Lonzo Ball and add Nikola Vučević from the Chicago Bulls. This move would provide the Lakers with a point guard and a much-needed big man, although Ball's injury history raises concerns.