The Los Angeles Lakers' reported interest in Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević and Washington Wizards center Jonas Valančiūnas may be waning, according

The NBA trade deadline is getting closer and many continue to watch the Los Angeles Lakers in expectation of any potential moves the team could make. The team has been known to desire adding another big man since before the season started and Anthony Davis’ recent comments only furthered that belief that the Lakers are in the market for a center.

Will the Los Angeles Lakers make a roster move before the February 6 NBA trade deadline? Lakers rumors have suggested

LeBron James noted afterward that they "have to play close-to-perfect basketball" in order to win because "that's the way our team is constructed." It was harsh yet timely criticism of his roster, a nudge to the front office to make improvements ahead of the trade deadline.

The challenge for the Lakers, however, will be acquiring Claxton at the right price. The Nets signed him to a four-year, $97 million deal in the offseason, and while he hasn’t been at his peak level this season, his contract is descending, making him a potentially valuable long-term asset.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis has been candid about his desire for the team to trade for another center. Here are four candidates that could help the playoff push.