The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

According to The Athletic, the Lakers are still active in trade discussions around the league as the trade deadline approaches. Despite extensive talks, it remains unlikely that they'll go all-in to win now or tear the team down.

Will the Los Angeles Lakers make a significant trade? Find out about the pressure on the front office and the team's options.

The trade deadline is a bit more than two weeks away. At 22-18, the Lakers are hovering around the middle of the Western Conference. They'll likely play in the postseason, but in

Los Angeles is expected to be active at the upcoming trade deadline as they look to go after another NBA title. The Lakers have done well this season but by adding more talent to

The chances of the Lakers making the type of big trade that would make them contenders or near-contenders any time soon may be slim.

Trade targets have emerged for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline after LeBron James and JJ Redick's comments about the team's roster makeup