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

While the Lakers are eyeing an upgrade at the center position, neither Jakob Poeltl or Nikola Vucevic will reportedly be among those that the team chases ahead of the trade deadline.

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.