Let's take a look at five potential trade candidates ahead of Thursday's deadline:

The NBA is always better when those two are on quality teams. There are moves out there that can make the Golden State and Los Angeles better without jeopardizing their franchises' futures. Here are the two trades that make too much sense not to happen.

The Lakers are expected to be active at the trade deadline, but so are many of their rivals. What potential deals could actually sabotage their enemies?

"Multiple NBA executives believe the cost to include Vanderbilt in a trade is a first-round pick, meaning he's far more valuable to the Lakers as a usable player than he would be as part of a trade in which they would have to add assets and essentially be overpaying for whatever they got back."

Teams are entering the NBA trade deadline with the idea of adjusting their cap situations, while rumors and intel about Jimmy Butler form.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to many trade rumors about adding a center. However, a new one may open the door to landing a veteran scorer to boost their backcourt scoring. Heading into their game on Thursday against the Washington Wizards,

The Los Angeles Lakers are fifth in the Western Conference, but if they go after a reported trade target, they could have more than enough size to tackle the Denver Nuggets.

The Phoenix Suns are working hard to bring over Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler. However, they’re not the only team pursuing the All-Star forward with the trade deadline just days away.