With the trade deadline looming, the Lakers face a crucial decision—add a true center to support Anthony Davis or gamble on his health for the rest of the season.

The Los Angeles Lakers will likely have backup big man Jaxson Hayes for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Hayes has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game as he is diagnosed with right shoulder soreness.

The Lakers have glaring needs, including another big and secondary playmaker. Here's who they should go after before the Feb. 6 deadline.

Even though Anthony Davis will be out for at least a week, the Lakers reportedly won't change their approach toward trading for another center.

With Anthony Davis out for the next week, that won't change the Lakers' plans as far as what they do at the trade deadline.

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Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul George to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.

Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be very active ahead of the February 6th trade deadline. With a 26-19 record and a team that has very much overachieved this season, their roster is in a prime position to be improved.

The former lottery pick would be a strong fit next to Anthony Davis within the Los Angeles Lakers rotation and would fit JJ Redick's system.