While the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to hit the jackpot during the trade season, there's an underrated asset the franchise could soon acquire. A beloved former Denver Nuggets forward and NBA champion may spend the second half of the year with the Lakers.

The Toronto Raptors are "very motivated" to deal veteran wing Bruce Brown before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.

The Raptors appear to be sellers during this trade market, which will include potentially trading Lakers target Bruce Brown.

Bruce Brown is a name that continues to pop up in the rumor mill as the trade deadline approaches. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Denver Nuggets have interest in Bruce Brown.

But it would have to be after the NBA trade deadline passes for the Nuggets to potentially reunite with Bruce Brown. Brown has an expiring contract and the Toronto Raptors are reportedly looking to move him ahead of the deadline.

"No team around the league has shown interest in Nnaji so far, especially if the Nuggets aren't willing to attach draft assets to said deal." It's no secret that the Nuggets have