The Los Angeles Lakers are linked to a number of players ahead of the deadline, but new trade rumors hint at major difficulties with any move.

The trade deadline is now officially less than a month away and the Los Angeles Lakers once again are in need of moves to upgrade their roster. One name in particular they have been linked to is New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones,

Trade talks are heating up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Dillon Brooks is a name being discussed. The Lakers want to add a strong defender. Brooks fits the bill. He can guard top players. This would help LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly only willing to sacrifice future financial flexibility at the trade deadline for a needle-mover.

One trade particularly has stirred quite the amount of buzz is the Los Angeles Lakers' apparent interest in forward Dillon Brooks, which has floated on social media for quite some time. Suns owner Mat Ishbia put a stop to the chatter. "Don't bother calling… Suns aren't interested. Dillon's not going anywhere," he said on X.

The Los Angeles Lakers were urged to make a brutal decision on Austin Reaves in exchange for LeBron James' long-time rival in trade rumors.

It’s no secret the Lakers would like to upgrade the roster via trade at the deadline, but there are current obstacles in the way.