The Los Angeles Lakers achieved a significant victory on Thursday night, defeating the Boston Celtics 117-96. Following this triumph, forward Anthony Davis reflected on the team's needs as they approach the NBA trade deadline on February 6. Davis expressed to ESPN's Shams Charania his desire for the Lakers to acquire additional frontcourt depth, particularly emphasizing the importance of having another big man alongside him.

"I think we need another big," Davis stated. He elaborated that he performs at his best when playing the power forward position, complemented by a traditional center. Davis believes that this configuration allows him to be more dynamic on offense and more effective defensively, as it creates a more disruptive presence against opponents. "I just feel like, personally, I'm a better player at the 4," he noted in his comments to ESPN.

In response to Davis's remarks, former Lakers center Dwight Howard appeared to comment on social media, stating, "It ain't that hard to find a center." Discussions around the Lakers' potential moves as the trade deadline approaches have heightened, with reports indicating that the organization may opt for a conservative approach. According to The Athletic's Jovan Buha, insiders suggest the Lakers might either maintain their current lineup or pursue a "half-measure" trade rather than leverage their two tradable first-round picks from 2029 and 2031. Additionally, ESPN's Charania reported that both Davis and LeBron James are increasingly concerned about the team's ability to make impactful additions, expressing their belief that the current roster is close to championship contention, needing merely a few strategic enhancements. With the Western Conference landscape still relatively uncertain, opportunities may arise as teams, such as the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks, contend with their own challenges. Meanwhile, the Lakers, having recently acquired Dorian Finney-Smith in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets, have been on an upswing, winning four of their last five games and achieving a season-high six games over .500, currently standing fifth in the Western Conference.