The Los Angeles Lakers are considering a trade for Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren to strengthen their roster. Duren, averaging 11.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game, is seen as a potential franchise cornerstone.

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 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 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 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 ...

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As the New York Knicks grapple with the meniscus injury to Ariel Hukporti and Mitchell Robinson is yet to make his season debut, the team clearly needs some added depth to their frontcourt before a possible deep run in the playoffs.

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers will reconvene for a second meeting in the space of three days at the Crypto.com Arena on Monday. After claiming a hard-fought win last time out, the home side are now up 2-1 for the season's series against their visitors and have the opportunity to wrap things up with a win here.

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