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.

The Lakers are in a unique spot where they can either go all-in for another star or just add more talent around the edges. In this new trade scenario, Los Angeles does the latter and builds up more depth for the postseason around stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

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 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 NBA trade deadline is only a few short weeks away and we are starting to see rumors swirl around. Teams are positioning themselves to possibly make a splash ahead of the deadline and it could alter how the remainder of the season goes.

Here is all the news you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers, including a new trade proposal for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.

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.