NBA Trade Rumors: 3 Players the Los Angeles Lakers need to avoid ahead of the trade deadline

#2 Nikola Vucevic

Orlando Magic v Denver Nuggets

Last week, Nikola Vucevic became the first Orlando Magic player since Dwight Howard to be named to the All-Star roster. Vucevic was named an All-Star for the first time in his career after enjoying the best individual season of his career to date, in which the 28-year-old has averaged 20.6 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

Nevertheless, the Montenegrin center is set to become a free agent in the summer and the Lakers have been linked with a late move for the All-Star. Despite this, the Magic are still hopeful of convincing Vucevic to sign a contract extension with the team, and Orlando is likely to demand at least one member of the Lakers' young core in return for their star player.

While Vucevic would be a great addition until the end of the season, a deal would be short-sighted, and the Lakers should steer clear due to the Magic's asking price.