The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been linked to multiple bigs since sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the blockbuster trade

However, Toronto is rumored to be seeking more than a first-round pick for Poeltl (and perhaps even two). It’s the kind of price the Lakers just wouldn’t pay for a player like him, likely requiring they trade Rui Hachimura and maybe two first-round picks for a center who,

NBA rumors suggest the Lakers know it will be "pretty hard" to trade for Raptors center Jakob Poeltl as Toronto holds firm on its demands.

"The New Orleans Pelicans have traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk, one first-round pick and one second-rounder," ESPN's Shams Charania reported. The Raptors have their next star. Ingram will no longer be playing second-fiddle, too, as he'll be a co-star alongside Scottie Barnes.

Ingram was in his sixth season with the Pelicans after being acquired in 2019 in the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers. Ingram had some highs and lows with the Pelicans. He was named to the All-Star game for the first and only time in his career in 2020. He was also voted the NBA’s Most Improved Player that season.

The New Orleans Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for fellow forwards Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night.