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.

The Lakers have been looking for another defensive-minded center on the trade market, but that may no longer be the case as much as it has been.

But with only a few weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Lakers will need to figure it out quickly. This team has already added in wing defender Dorian Finney-Smith and guard S