Coming off a rough loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Lakers have a prime opportunity to get back on track as they continue their road trip against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.

The Lakers have glaring needs, including another big and secondary playmaker. Here's who they should go after before the Feb. 6 deadline.

Even though Anthony Davis will be out for at least a week, the Lakers reportedly won't change their approach toward trading for another center.

Top trade target Walker Kessler is "essentially unavailable" in Lakers trade talks due to the Jazz's steep asking price.

With Anthony Davis out for the next week, that won't change the Lakers' plans as far as what they do at the trade deadline.

Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul George to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Will the Los Angeles Lakers' 3-and-D swingman Dorian Finney-Smith suit up against the lowly Washington Wizards on Thursday night? More Lakers: Los Angeles Repor

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is striving to mix up his rotations a bit, with L.A. recently hitting a bit of a frustrating lull during its January dol

The Los Angeles Lakers will likely have backup big man Jaxson Hayes for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Hayes has been upgraded to probable for tonight's game as he is diagnosed with right shoulder soreness.

With the trade deadline looming, the Lakers face a crucial decision—add a true center to support Anthony Davis or gamble on his health for the rest of the season.