The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked with a string of big men in recent weeks. Additional depth at the center position is a genuine area of need. Christian Wood and Jaxson Hayes are yet to show they’re reliable options for a potentially deep playoff run.

The Lakers have glaring needs, including another big and secondary playmaker. Here's who they should go after before the Feb. 6 deadline.

Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is set to miss at least one week due to an abdominal injury he suffered on Tuesday against the 76ers.

With Anthony Davis sidelined due to an abdominal strain, the Lakers are left scrambling to fill the void in their frontcourt.

The former lottery pick would be a strong fit next to Anthony Davis within the Los Angeles Lakers rotation and would fit JJ Redick's system.

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a tough 118-104 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. It was the second game of a back-to-back game that started against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.

Top trade target Walker Kessler is "essentially unavailable" in Lakers trade talks due to the Jazz's steep asking price.

Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul George to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is set to miss at least one week of action after getting injured during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the

Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.