Dealing veteran center Jonas Valančiūnas may not help to accelerate the Washington Wizards' rebuild based on his value ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Rumors suggest the Los Angeles Lakers could revisit trade talks with the Brooklyn Nets for a potential deal ahead of the deadline.

Valančiūnas, a bruising 32-year-old center, could draw interest from contenders before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. But for how much?

If any incoming contract in a Valanciunas’ deal would not impair the Wizards’ long-term payroll flexibility, then more than one early second-round pick might do the trick. One league source, whose team is not currently involved with the Wizards in discussions about Valanciunas,

Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors suggest the team is unlikely to pursue a third star before the February 6 deadline.

The Washington Wizards are still working to trade Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas, and according to multiple reports, acquiring