The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

The chances of the Lakers making the type of big trade that would make them contenders or near-contenders any time soon may be slim.

The Jimmy Butler saga with the Miami Heat has been escalating as the trade deadline approaches. Naturally, there have been many teams trying to acquire the six-time All-Star amidst the drama, but the Phoenix Suns have reportedly been Butler's No.

Having already made one big midseason acquisition in recent weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers may be ready to call it a day. Jovan Buha of The Athletic reported

As the NBA trade deadline draws nearer, here are the latest rumors on star players Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson and Zach LaVine.

Even though there's a need for depth, people around the league think that the Lakers may not go all in at the deadline.