The NBA's February 6 trade deadline is now less than two weeks away. Notable transactions have already been made, by multiple playoff hopefuls. The Los Angeles

Despite some pressure from LeBron James and Anthony Davis to make moves that will improve the roster prior to the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers

In his season debut, Vanderbilt shows he can ease the defensive burden on Anthony Davis, Dorian Finney-Smith, Max Christie and even LeBron.

It marked Vanderbilt’s first NBA action since he sprained his right midfoot in the Lakers’ road win against the Boston Celtics last Feb. 1.

This mock trade would give the Lakers not only a serviceable starting center next to Anthony Davis, but one who could be a game-changer.

The Lakers already added veteran wing Dorian Finney-Smith to the mix but the front office may want more. For the Lakers to truly be considered title threats, another addition could make all the difference.

The Los Angeles Lakers are seen by most as a team that is looking to add pieces for a playoff run. As long as they have LeBron James, they are viewed as a team in win-now mode. Los Angeles has been playing pretty good basketball recently,