Top trade target Walker Kessler is "essentially unavailable" in Lakers trade talks due to the Jazz's steep asking price.

The Lakers have glaring needs, including another big and secondary playmaker. Here's who they should go after before the Feb. 6 deadline.

Even though there's a need for depth, people around the league think that the Lakers may not go all in at the deadline.

NBA trade deadline is just over a week away. Trade rumors around the league are beginning to ramp up. On Wednesday, the Lakers were in the news with interest in adding a center. NBA insider Anthony Irwin reported that Los Angeles has contacted the Pacers about Myles Turner.