Los Angeles Lakers Trade Rumours: 3 Players the Lakers are targeting ahead of the deadline

#2 Nikola Vucevic

Â Vucevic has averaged 20.7 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game — Vucevic has averaged 20.7 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game

The Orlando Magic were looking to trade Nikola Vucevic away during the summer of 2018, however, the 28-year-old remained in Orlando, and has since transformed into an All-Star player.

So far this season, Vucevic has averaged 20.7 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game and the center has also kept highly rated rookie Mohamed Bamba out of the team. Nevertheless, Vucevic will become a free agent this summer, and due to this, The Athletic is reporting that the Lakers have interest in the center:

Another possible target is Orlando center Nikola Vucevic but with Vucevic expected to be named an All-Star in the East, his value would be significantly higher.

Thanks to a lack of interest from rival teams, the Lakers path to acquire Vucevic looks unopposed, however, the center's trade value is currently at an all-time high thanks to his inclusion in the 2019 All-Star game.

Ultimately, the Lakers may have to include a member of their young core to get a deal done, and Magic Johnson may be hesitant to do this.