The Toronto Raptors celebrated their fifth win in a row in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with a 106:82 victory

As the trade deadline approaches, rumors continue to circulate. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Los Angeles will not target two centers at this year’s deadline. Stein mentioned Chicago’s Nikola Vucevic and Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl. Lakers Not Expected To Trade For Nikola Vucevic, Jakob Poeltl https://t.co/6ri5Gvf8ao

The Los Angeles Lakers remain out on three of the best centers available on the NBA trade market despite star Anthony Davis expressing his hope for the

The New York Knicks began their aggressiveness in the trade market in Dec. 2023 when they acquired OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors. Now, the two sides could

While Vucevic and Poeltl might have addressed their frontcourt needs, the combination of draft picks, salary matching, and future financial implications makes these deals unlikely.

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers are not expected to pursue Chicago Bulls All-Star Nikola Vucevic or Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl.

Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Scottie Barnes had 21 points and 11 boards, and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Monday night for their first four-game winning streak in almost two years.

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards’ 15th loss in a row.

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.

Yet league sources stressed over the weekend that the Lakers are not expected to join the hunt for either Vučević or Toronto's Jakob Poeltl... while oft-suggested Lakers target Walter Kessler of the Utah Jazz is believed to as close to unavailable as it gets with less than 10 days to go before the trade deadline on Feb.

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