The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently in the market for a backup center who would be an improvement over Jaxson Hayes, who is energetic but lanky. One such backup center they are thought to be after on the trade market is Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz.

Smith, the Lakers likely won't pursue adding a big man but rather look to add more shooting and athleticism on the perimeter.

After making some moves recently, the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade strategy might be changing just weeks before the upcoming NBA deadline. The team thrilled fans when they recently traded for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets,