Minnesota will attempt to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Timberwolves take on Utah. Thursday's meeting is the first this season for the two squads.

The Los Angeles Lakers are known to be seeking a center before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, but one of their top targets is reportedly off the table. On

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The Lakers have glaring needs, including another big and secondary playmaker. Here's who they should go after before the Feb. 6 deadline.

The Lakers aggressively pursue Jazz center Walker Kessler but face a roadblock as Utah demands a steep price for the young star.

Utah Jazz star center Walker Kessler remains the Los Angeles Lakers' No. 1 target ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, despite the

The Utah Jazz are reportedly asking for a lot from the Lakers if they want to trade for big man Walker Kessler.

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Utah Jazz (10-30, 15th in the Western Conference ... is averaging 21.6 points and 3.8 assists for the Pelicans. Walker Kessler is averaging 10.8 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks ...

The NBA odds already have Utah listed as a massive underdog, and that spread could continue to grow with injuries up front for the visitor. With potential holes around the hoop, center Walker Kessler is called upon to pick up the slack in both scoring and rebounding.

The New York Knicks have just over two weeks left to try and acquire Utah Jazz star center Walker Kessler. The Knicks have been linked to Kessler for months.

As the Feb. 6 trade deadline looms, the LA Lakers are one of the closely monitored teams yet to make a substantial trade.

The Lakers' players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and expensive.