As the February 9 commerce deadline approaches, the groups are searching for methods to enhance their rosters for the ultimate a part of the season.

According to Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, the Lakers are nonetheless searching for trades centered round Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley and have been in touch with the Hornets.

This season Westbrook is averaging 15.8 factors, 6.3 rebounds and seven.5 assists in 28.7 minutes per sport. Meanwhile, Beverley is averaging 6.4 factors, 3.2 rebounds and a couple of.5 assists in 27 minutes per sport.