The Los Angeles Lakers want to trade for a former Boston Celtics center, but so does another team with more assets to offer.

It has become clear that the cost for starting-caliber NBA centers is high, particularly ones good enough to help the Lakers.

Don't expect the Los Angeles Lakers to make a major splash ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. "There's always a chance the Lakers are doing a

The Los Angeles Lakers are fifth in the Western Conference, but if they go after a reported trade target, they could have more than enough size to tackle the Denver Nuggets.