The NBA trade deadline is just weeks away and teams have started to put themselves into position to make a splash. One team that is expected to be very active ahead of the deadline is the Los Angeles Lakers.

Even though the Lakers took a flyer on undrafted center Trey Jemison III, they aren't settling when it comes to finding a viable backup center.

In this trade proposal, the Lakers land a shooting guard in exchange for a few rotation pieces. Los Angeles has been expected to be very active ahead of the trade deadline and this deal could help put them closer to winning another NBA title. Read the full story here.

Los Angeles could dangle future draft picks to entice opposing teams. Lakers insider Jovan Buha, however, said the squad is unlikely to give up a first-round pick.

The NBA trade deadline is only a few weeks away, which means there's no shortage of rumors to analyze as teams gauge markets and assess targets. The

The Lakers have been rumored to be in the market for a big man who could provide better depth behind Anthony Davis. But more recently, it has been believed that they may have pivoted toward prioritizing upgrading their speed and athleticism and perhaps a ball-handling guard.

The Lakers could be in a position to make a sneaky and under-the-radar trade to acquire former NBA champion Bruce Brown this summer.

It doesn't look like the Lakers will be adding this player at the trade deadline, despite some interest from LA.