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.

The Lakers are expected to be active at the trade deadline, but so are many of their rivals. What potential deals could actually sabotage their enemies?

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.

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