The New York Knicks are interested in a trade involving Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas while big man Mitchell

Jonas Valanciunas to the Los Angeles Lakers seems to be a growing rumor, but it hasn’t picked up much steam lately. Although the Washington Wizards are happy to trade the Lithuanian big man, they want the right compensation.

The New York Knicks have now been linked to Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valančiūnas, with SNY's Ian Begley providing a report Wednesday. Valančiūnas

The Knicks' depth has been far from ideal this season, and with Mitchell Robinson not returning until February, they are likely in the market for backup bigs.

One of the Eastern Conference’s better teams wants to bolster their frontcourt rotation with the Washington Wizards center.

The Knicks are still hoping that Mitchell Robinson will return at full strength, but they may turn to Jonas Valanciunas if necessary.