The Miami Heat are reportedly looking to trade Chris Andersen, while the Los Angeles Lakers are being linked to a possible deal for Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah.

Andersen was a key figure for the Heat during their title runs in 2013 and 2014, but has played limited minutes this season because of the emergence of Hassan Whiteside and arrival of Amar'e Stoudemire.

Andersen, who is playing in his fourth season in Miami, has only played in six games this season, where he averaged 1.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in just 5.5 minutes per game. His numbers are far from last season's averages of 5.3 points and 5.0 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per game last year.

According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Andersen and his representatives are aware that the Heat could trade the 37-year-old veteran before the annual deadline on Feb. 18.

"Everyone, including the Andersen camp, is aware that Miami would love to move his $5 million salary to substantially lessen its luxury tax payment," Jackson wrote. "But the Heat hasn't found a taker."

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are also expected to make moves before the deadline. General manager Mitch Kupchak said on Time Warner Cable Sportsnet that they will consider making trades next month, but he is not expecting a blockbuster deal for his team.

The Lakers have been linked to a trade for Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins numerous times since the offseason, but Kupchak said that it will be hard for them to arrange a blockbuster deal because they are not willing to part ways with their young assets. It should also be noted that the Kings reiterated that Cousins will not be dealt.

With Cousins out of the list of potential trade targets, David Murphy of Bleacher Report said that the Lakers could target Noah, who is struggling to adjust to new Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg's system this season.

Noah averaged 4.5 points and 8.8 rebounds in his first 25 games this season. The 30-year-old center will become a free agent after the season. According to Murphy, the Lakers could trade for Noah and determine if the former Florida standout will fit into their system. If not, they could let go of him after the season in free agency.

Aside from Noah, Lee was also mentioned as a possible target for a trial run in the second half of the season. The 32-year-old forward, who is averaging 7.1 points and 4.3 rebounds for the Boston Celtics this season, will also hit free agency this summer.

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