However, Toronto is rumored to be seeking more than a first-round pick for Poeltl (and perhaps even two). It’s the kind of price the Lakers just wouldn’t pay for a player like him, likely requiring they trade Rui Hachimura and maybe two first-round picks for a center who, ultimately, plays the same position as Davis — only worse.

The Toronto Raptors celebrated their fifth win in a row in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with a 106:82 victory

While Vucevic and Poeltl might have addressed their frontcourt needs, the combination of draft picks, salary matching, and future financial implications makes these deals unlikely.

Poeltl posted 21 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 32 minutes during Monday's 113-104 win over New Orleans. Poeltl was able to shake off a questionable tag due to a back injury,

Working through back stiffness

Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Scottie Barnes had 21 points and 11 boards, and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 on Monday night for their first four-game winning

Even though Anthony Davis will be out for at least a week, the Lakers reportedly won't change their approach toward trading for another center.

The Los Angeles Lakers are not expected to pursue expensive centers like Nikola Vucevic and Jakob Poeltl on the trade market.

The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors have traded together in the past, and they could find another opportunity to do so.

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to their fifth straight win, a 106-82 blowout over the Wizards on Wednesday in Washington. Barnes eclipsed the 20-point mark for the fourth consecutive game,

The Toronto Raptors offer one of the more unique teams in the entire league. At 14-32, they currently own the sixth-worst record in the league, and are cruising