Not Zach LaVine, the new report that has the Lakers focus away from the Bulls star

The past week the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to the Chicago Bulls, especially the guard Zach LaVine as The Athletic's Jovan Buha reported the team was targeting one or more of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Alex Caruso.

Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports reported that Los Angeles is among LaVine’s preferred landing spots along with the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs.

But despite all the rumors connecting the Lakers with LaVine, the team's organization is reportedly focused on the players they already have on their roster.

According to NBA insider MarcStein: "The Lakers are hoping that getting back some key players will give them a 'meaningful boos.' I'm told the Lakers, at present, are focused on internal improvement, hopeful that getting Jarred Vanderbilt (who is ineligible to be traded this season after signing an extension with the Lakers in September) and (Gabe) Vincent back on the floor regularly will give them a meaningful boost."

Without Gabe & Vando the Lakers have been able to bounce back

The Lakers have played great basketball as of late, however, even without Vanderbilt and Vincent in the lineup. After having a 3-5 record following their loss to the Houston Rockets on Nov. 8, the Lakers have won five out of their last six games and now own an 8-6 record, which is currently the sixth-best record in the Western Conference.