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

The Los Angeles Lakers are "open" to using their tradable first-round picks in a potential deal this winter, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The

With the league giving so much power to the players in terms of their desired landing spots and roles, this tends to be the result. Some aren't fans of this but in the end, it keeps the players happy to perform well on the biggest stages.

The Lakers could use some more help in order to become title contenders, and the front office appears willing to make it happen.

Many within the NBA reportedly view the Houston Rockets as the top candidate to make the next major trade for a star player. According to ESPN's Tim

A premier point guard and scoring threat may ask to be traded soon, and if he does, one analyst says the Lakers will try to make a move for him.

Trade season is rapidly approaching in the NBA. It unofficially began on Dec. 15, when a majority of the league becomes trade eligible after signing contracts in the summer.

Both Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo were also linked to the Rockets earlier in the season, but it seems like Houston might have set their sights on a much more realistic t