An area of concern for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the latter stages of the regular season is the center position. L.A. scavenged for a big ahead of the February trade deadline, one name apparently being Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren.

Recent reports indicate there is optimism that Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber could return before the end of the regular season.

The Los Angeles Lakers attempted to trade for young Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren before shifting their focus to Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams before the Feb. 6 deadline. However,

The Athletic's Jovan Buha reported on his podcast, Buha's Block, that the Lakers also expressed interest in Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. However, their overtures were rebuffed, with Buha suggesting that the Lakers might revisit this potential deal in the summer.

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The Los Angeles Lakers ... fell through. The Lakers are expected to go on the hunt for a big man over the summer. The Athletic’s Jovan Buha suggests that Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren ...

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine rebounds, Jalen Duren added 12 points and 19 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their seventh straight game with a 106-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

Cole Swider has appeared in two NBA games for the Detroit Pistons this season. He has also spent a lot of time in the G League. Right now, the 25-year-old has

While the Los Angeles Lakers' post-All-Star break loss to the Charlotte Hornets drew attention on Wednesday night, the front office quietly made a move that could have roster implications as the season progresses.

The Los Angeles Lakers inquired about Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren before the trade deadline and could revisit those talks this offseason.