The Los Angeles Lakers should not listen to Anthony Davis' suggestion that the team needs to add a starting center.

Davis hasn't just given the front office a directionless mandate to improve the team — he has ideas on how it should be done, namely that the Lakers trade for a center so that he can slide to the 4, which he has long stated is his preferred position. Rob Pelinka, I hope you're listening.

The proposed trade would send the floor-spacing center to the Los Angeles Lakers to pair with Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

This mock trade would give the Lakers not only a serviceable starting center next to Anthony Davis, but one who could be a game-changer.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis made his trade wish known to the public, putting more pressure on their front office as the February 6 NBA trade deadline is fast approaching.

The trade market seemed to be tepid, with Jimmy Butler being the only superstar expected to be dealt. Things took a shocking turn on Tuesday when ESPN's Shams Charania reported th

If the Los Angeles Lakers aren't interested in adding a reliable point guard before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, they should at least pursue a viable low-post partner for Anthony Davis. Landing a former Boston Celtics center who carved out a respectable role with the franchise could help strengthen their frontcourt.

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, one name making waves in the rumor mill is Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton. According to the New York Times, Claxton could be a prime target for the Los Angeles Lakers,