With a no-trade clause still in his contract, Beal has complete control of where the Suns send him if he ultimately wants out of Phoenix. With a trade in his control, his potential destinations have initially been narrowed down to three teams: LA Lakers, Miami Heat, and Denver Nuggets.

“As for Beal the no-trade looms large,” Gambadoro reported on X, formerly Twitter. “He could have went to Milwaukee before he ended up in Phoenix but that was turned down. Have heard he would waive no trade for LA, Miami, Denver but I do believe there are a few others that he could ultimately decide work for him.”

Smith, the Lakers likely won't pursue adding a big man but rather look to add more shooting and athleticism on the perimeter.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring potential backup center options as the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 6, according to ESPN's

The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently in the market for a backup center who would be an improvement over Jaxson Hayes, who is energetic but lanky. One such backup center they are thought to be after on the trade market is Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz.

According to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently assessing their internal options before

The Lakers have been looking for another defensive-minded center on the trade market, but that may no longer be the case as much as it has been.