The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as early frontrunners, according to Bleacher Report, with LeBron James reportedly tying his potential return to the team's ability to add impact talent. Both head coach J.J. Redick and Anthony Davis have apparently endorsed the idea of adding another center of Valanciunas' caliber to the roster.

The Washington Wizards are reportedly "eager to find a trade partner for Kyle Kuzma" before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 6, according to NBA insider

The Washington Wizards have been one of the more active teams in the trade market despite not yet pulling the trigger on a deal this season as the Feb. 6 trade deadline quickly approaches. Washington currently sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 4-22 record,