“As for Beal the no-trade looms large,” Gambadoro reported on X, formerly Twitter. “He could have went to Milwaukee before he ended up in Phoenix but that was turned down. Have heard he would waive no trade for LA, Miami, Denver but I do believe there are a few others that he could ultimately decide work for him.”

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.

Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal would reportedly be willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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