So Wednesday, I opened the computer, cracked my knuckles and got to work on a deal that would’ve gotten the Lakers more athletic, more rebounding and more scoring — all without costing them both of their first-round picks.

One of the trade targets who have been most linked to the Lakers lately may command a price on the trade market they may not be willing to pay.

The Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers have been linked in trade rumors, but no deal has been made yet.