Lakers urged to trade for 'dream target' Lauri Markkanen by NBA analyst originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a 2-2 start this season, though they have yet to see their roster at full strength.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been connected to a very interesting trade that would significantly boost their offense.

The LA Lakers have plenty of talented players in their backcourt, but their perimeter defense has been a concern. To strengthen that department, Rob Pelinka and co.

Austin Reaves made comments about how his Lakers' teammate LeBron James should retire, which came just before a new trade idea was revealed.

This massive trade idea sees the Los Angeles Lakers land this $195.9 million All-Star to pair alongside Luka Doncic.

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A mock trade has the Los Angeles Lakers sending a package headlined by Dalton Knecht to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for two players.

But the price to pay in trading for Markkanen would be expensive. In a potential deal with the Jazz, the Lakers have to match the star forward’s massive $46MM-plus annual salary. Not to mention, Danny Ainge will definitely seek draft assets before letting the Finnish sensation go.

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While no NBA team—and certainly not one with a legacy as rich as the Los Angeles Lakers'—hangs a banner for a 2-1 start, the Purple and Gold should be generally pleased with how they've opened the new campaign.

The Nets ended any hopes of a Drew Timme reunion by trading the former Gonzaga star to the Lakers' G League affiliate.