The Los Angeles Lakers' need for an upgrade at the center spot is both obvious and pressing. It's just not one they can afford to overspend on

The Los Angeles Lakers have been cropping up all over the NBA trade rumors as they attempt to shore up their team beyond LeBron James and Anthony Davis to ensure a positive push into the playoffs. The Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas has been one of the biggest targets for the Lakers.

In terms of what the Lakers would trade for LaVine, Parsons mentioned Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht, D'Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura as assets that could be used in a deal. Kne