The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been linked to multiple bigs since sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the blockbuster trade

Rob Pelinka says the Lakers still have work to do to become a championship roster led by Luka Doncic, specifically identifying center as a big need.

The NBA trade deadline arrives on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, but the festivities began in earnest late Saturday night, when the Dallas Mavericks stunned the basketball world by sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package headlined by Anthony Davis.

As the deadline approaches, we'll keep you updated with the latest reporting and chatter concerning movement around the league.

Doncic also shut down rumors that have surfaced since the trade, including an unfounded claim from the Mavericks. Per ESPN's Tim McMahon, Dallas had 'major concerns' about his conditioning 'issues' and making a commitment to a supermax contract extension this summer.

Less than 48 hours after the stunning trade of Luka Dončić, more details have emerged about how the Lakers landed the Mavericks superstar.