The Los Angeles Lakers function as buyers at almost every trade deadline. That's what tends to happen for teams that employ superstars as consistently as they do. The goal is always to supplement them,

Dating back to last season (and even longer!), the Lakers have been linked to the rebuilding Utah Jazz. Lauri Markkanen, John Collins and Jordan Clarkson have all been mentioned as possible Lakers trade targets, but Collin Sexton, who was picked eighth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018, is likely the best fit, and is on their radar.