The Los Angeles Lakers may not be in the mix for Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the NBA trade deadline, but they reportedly could be a potential candidate to land him this offseason, if the Milwaukee Bucks choose to delay a trade until after the season.

All of this lines up quite nicely, and according to Jake Fischer, the Cavaliers and Hornets have indeed held preliminary conversations about a Ball trade that would help Cleveland get below the second apron before Thursday's deadline.

One insider speculated that two Eastern Conference powers could be interested in Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green.

The Toronto Raptors are a "serious suitor" for Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis, but might have to wait until the offseason to complete a deal unless they find a way to trade Jakob Poetl by the Feb.

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Los Angeles Lakers targets Keon Ellis and De'Andre Hunter were swapped for one another in a Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers deal.

The Lakers remain connected to a many players as the trade deadline nears, including Andrew Wiggins and Naji Marshall.