The Los Angeles Lakers continue their pursuit of Walker Kessler. Learn about the potential trade package and the challenges they face.

Jan 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and guard Derrick White (9) in the second half at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kessler is the headliner of this deal and he could easily provide the Lakers with strong production right away. The big man is one of the best defensive centers in the entire league and could give this team a legitimate running mate next to star Anthony Davis.

With only 12 days to go before the NBA trade deadline of February 6, the Los Angeles Lakers according to some reports have displayed “little sign of aggression” to make deals, and are apparently unwilling to part with their first-round draft picks in an attempt to give the team a push to improve its playoff

The Los Angeles Lakers currently hold a 24-18 record, position as the Western Conference's No. 5 seed and are coming off of a massive 117-96 victory against the reigning 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Since LeBron James and Anthony Davis teamed up in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Lakers have been consistent favorites to win it all. They did so in 2020 inside the bubble but have yet to replicate it since then.

The Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing a stellar target at the center position, but he won't be cheap to acquire. It's obvious that the Lakers need a center. LA's superstar Anthony Davis said it himself in a new interview with Shams Charania.