Davis believes they are just a couple of players away from being title contenders, and he hopes the front office can add a center before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Anthony Davis revealed to ESPN's Shams Charania that the Lakers' transition from LeBron James after he retires is already underway.

The Battle of L.A. continues on Sunday when the Los Angeles Lakers face the Los Angeles Clippers at the new Intuit Dome. Los Angeles basketball franchises are now cross-town rivals, with the Clippers moving into their new state-of-the-art arena in Inglewood this season.