The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams that are expected to be active in the market before the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Several names have already been linked to L.A. in the rumor mill, but it appears that they have now set their sights on one particular player.

A three-team trade proposal sends Myles Turner to the Lakers, reshaping their frontcourt and strengthening their title hopes ahead of the deadline.

The Los Angeles Lakers have made adding a big man "even more of a priority" after Anthony Davis' recent comments regarding his desire to see the team

The Los Angeles Lakers might finally be able to land Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, giving Anthony Davis the perfect frontcourt partner

Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is set to miss at least one week due to an abdominal injury he suffered on Tuesday against the 76ers.

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According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, trading for a center is a big priority for the Los Angeles Lakers.  Anthony Davis will miss at least one week after suffering an abdominal muscle strain in the Lakers’ loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.

As both an intimidating paint presence on defense to pair with Davis and a floor-spacing threat for LeBron James on offense as a 42.4% corner three-point shooter, Turner would be the best possible option for the Lakers to pursue prior to the deadline.

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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.