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 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,

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to upgrade their frontcourt after trading away Anthony Davis and they have been interested in acquiring Jakob Poeltl from the Toronto Raptors.