Lakers Options At Center After Mark Williams TRADE Called Off!

Trevor Lane breaks down the Lakers' situation with their center position and what the team can do from here to find a replacement after the Mark Williams trade was called off...
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[@rahamanahmed1064]

McGee had good chemistry with Lebron and Luka in the past, and he understands and sticks to his role. He’s also a good team player.

[@nikospao5189]

he is also 37

[@agent_ivo]

Moses brown

[@jonasmartinez1739]

McGee has a 15 minute playing time restriction remember? also he is getting old, may not be able to follow the younger players

[@dizzahscrapz5411]

Luka has said he’s washed 😂

[@554cortez]

Work him out. See what’s what

[@p.bi1179]

So I see everyone saying “Hayes is good tho”. Yeah that’s not the point. We’re obviously gonna keep Hayes. The point is: We need a backup.

[@jaimevelez2532]

Its bare cupboards for centers eligible to join lakers

[@dodgerrichgee]

@@p.bi1179 my point exactly with Howard

[@Illtechnica]

In reality, it's the scheme they run that's more important. Jaxson is good in this Lakers scheme. If we're trying to run schemes similar to Denver against Denver, we're going to get annihilated in the front court. But we run a different style of defensive and offensive schemes that don't require a dominant big man like prime Dwight Howard, for example. There are multiple ways to win, and I'm sure Denver losing 18 games didn't happen 1 way. I agree that getting another big will help. A championship vet like Javale, I wouldn't be mad at either.

[@rogers6168]

He is not the most durable player either. And when he goes down, it's not like a game or two. Its usually weeks.

[@p.bi1179]

@@Illtechnica I agree. After we got swept in 2023, we didn’t do anything to upgrade our roster. So we got destroyed again in 2024. This time around, we have a better team. Combine that with Denver losing KCP and we should beat them this year.

[@myselfandeye3884]

I am actually glad we got Knecht back. Give him a couple of seasons and I think he is going to ball out. I get why Pelinka traded him but at the same my gut tells me we're going to miss a big opportunity if we trade him.

[@maximodiaz8054]

100% agreed, having said that I fear they will still move him again this offseason 😔

[@TheYoungMoor]

I was in the comment section about to say the same thing

[@TheYoungMoor]

Luka needs catch and shoot shooters... My Dalton comp is Klay anyway

[@Baris-x8k]

@@maximodiaz8054same 😢

[@sheilasandoval2343]

This is his chance to prove himself & step up rebounding so he's not traded this summer

[@MyRealNameIs]

The answer is Trey Jamison he just needs some more coaching. But his mentality is topnotch and is build like a brick wall

[@dodgerrichgee]

My thought exactly! Better than those other two cats they have backing up Hayes that’s for sure!

[@murakjin3725]

Lol dude slow asl n don't hit the boards

[@iwj6329]

Exactly, a lot of potential there

[@user-fj9gg5jx5z]

For what I’ve seen the last couple of games the lakers should continue to invest on small ball and get bamba, Luka with a lob threat worked in Dallas but the lakers won’t be able to mimic their system because they have 2 lob threats that can switch, the last part is the most important, they can switch on defense, that’s why live and gaff are so interchangeable and dynamic the only hole they have is the lack of a 3 point shot. With the lakers if the 2 choices are keep playing small ball or pushing hard for the below average bigs in the market… I would put all my chips on small ball and just get mamba who can switch on defense and totally fits on a small ball offense. It’s an offensive heavy lineup already so you might as well double down on it, use it as a case study and do the full construction of the team next off season.

[@phedcenter1392]

Yeah, he is the right height and weight to fit the bill of what we need against big centers.

[@ThisIsGers]

Christian Wood is giving me Loul Deng vibes. Dude just getting paid to sit.

[@eldub422]

lol At least he's not making the money that Luol was making

[@TheReggie35]

😂

[@CanGoods-g6t]

@@ThisIsGers If he's not back by end of all star break I would waive him to open up a roster spot

[@rogers6168]

@@eldub422 Ahh!!! Paying that contract was painful. And I wasn't the one writing the checks!

[@bigbootytvplusnews1054]

Russ#0 was the biggest finesse in laker history money wise 😂

[@iwj6329]

Trey Jemison might be the answer staring you right in the face. He's got a lot of potential - moves pretty well at 6'11, 260lbs. Also did anyone mention Marvin Bagley III?

[@jflexztv]

Hell know to the ending lmao! Grew up in AZ that dude is an ass hole!!!

[@FrankieJordan-v3j]

Javale McGhee or Dwight Howard would fit perfect.

[@lorenzozampighi3646]

@@FrankieJordan-v3j both too old. There's a reason neither one has played in the NBA in over 1 year (2 years for Dwight).

[@714milky]

If they aint at least 7'0 tall we dont want em

[@PriinceFP]

Facts no 6’9 centers

[@LosDoyerss]

100%

[@ochitokes]

​@@PriinceFPno Wenyen or Bryant

[@josephextreme9974]

but naz reid is 6,9 and he is stopping joxic still

[@cottonmather8146]

@@josephextreme9974 Naz Reid didn't do it alone. He had Gobert flanking him, and him and KAT could rotate onto Jokic. Jokic dominated that series too after the first two games

[@arminoleg1624]

I like Hayes energy and hustle. If he can work on his pick and roll game and really seal defenders he can be very helpful. I still like the idea of getting a guy like McGee. Hes got experience and is a big body.

[@ejw1234]

He needs to add 20 lbs of muscle. Creatine shakes for him.

[@arminoleg1624]

@ ya or put him on the 03-04 Shaq diet

[@evanstone7656]

I'm surprised there hasn't been much scouting Euroleague and G League for a C option. Maybe Edy Tavares, Moses Brown, or that kinda player would make sense.

[@iamjamesmeeks]

Will Magnay

[@LosDoyerss]

I agree, there’s plenty of good prospects.

[@KODAKJACK47]

Please please please don’t even consider Moses brown. Dude has the less movement than a turtle

[@dehisalennayen1013]

Tavares is going to be hard, he is making 5 mill in RM and he would have to pay the release clause

[@FritzJones1]

Glad we got Dalton Knect back!

[@vernpascal1531]

Yeah, it didn't seem right losing him after only half a season as a Rookie. I was anxious to see Williams play, but was unfamiliar with his injury History. So, like in Life sometimes the best decisions you make are the ones you don't make. Cool Hand Luka, and King James, can get the Connect Man, the ball anywhere in the Half court, right into his shooting motion.

[@jprsnts]

Let’s go Lakers!!!

[@FreeRedDyeNo.3]

Jemison has impressed man. We need an enforcer type player on the team.

[@jonathanray2166]

I would go with Javale! He was playing well last few seasons. I think people have reservations about his age, but we just need him to play a role.

[@JimmieMiller-g4y]

I don't know why they don't grab him it's insane!

[@LosDoyerss]

Nah they need someone younger, more athletic and they can develop into the system.

[@Supreme36074]

They can always get that this summer, that won’t give them a shot this season . No one worth getting rt now isn’t going to be around anyway.

[@user-fj9gg5jx5z]

I see a lot of javale answers here and it’s understandable because Laker fans still have memories of 2020 but Luka actually played with him 3 years later and uhhhh…. Let’s just say that they didn’t click, leaving javale as a DNP the rest of the season and eventually traded if I remember correctly.

[@Supreme36074]

@ different system & it’s not about memories of 2020, by far, it’s just about signing someone who can actually play defense & match up with those bigs that we need them for. We can pursue Kessler in the summer . & younger player would be just that , a younger player & that’s something we don’t need during winning time.

[@acoach222]

Jackson has been improving. Coach him up and lets go with what we've got. It's working.

[@deyeneicowilliams8218]

I say you kick the tires on Marvin Bagley III if the Grizzlies waive him. Depending on how soon he’s back from his ankle injury of course

[@kaseemburr4825]

Everyone so worried about jokic but fails to realize no center can matchup against jokic. I say sign jemison, he’s been great for us and call it a day. Hope maxi can play in May and there. Thats your center rotation. Hayes, Maxi, Jemison. Solid to me

[@dmitryowens]

I agree except about Kleber - he's straight-up trash.

[@FedID-NotSure]

When free agency came and went we were all doom and gloom because we were running it back. So many believed we would be a play in team. Yet here we are at the 5th seed. In the summer and even last year as everyone was thinking the worst. I had the same thought i always do "WE. DON'T. KNOW." We just never know what will happen until is happens. Analyst try to predict who will succeed and who will fail. So many said this teams like the Kings, Spurs, Pels would improve and that others like Clippers, Mavs, Suns, Wolves would be right up there at the top, none of that happened. The reality is we simply do not know what can and will happen. I haven't this at peace as a Lakers in over 10 years. I for one excited for whatever happens and I'm gonna appreciate every moment of it.

[@artmedrano1858]

What a waste in Christian Wood

[@phedcenter1392]

Trev, I think the real problem was that the Lakers front office realized that they were giving up too much and losing the steal of the draft "Dalton Knecht" for an injury plagued and injury prone center which they just got finished dealing with having AD. They realized that would be a big mistake and a big loss to make for a new center headache. A player of lesser value than AD would not be worth the headache. What they gave up was much more valuable.

[@HarryPotter-dg5qw]

Great video. Thanks for the explanations

[@carltonclaboine2855]

I would love to see us pick up Moses Brown because he’s everything they’re looking for, rim runner, lob threat, shot blocker.

[@DoneWithYourIsh]

Trey and Moses 100% should get the spots, not koloko or wood or javale or Dwight or mo or any other scrub

[@renfam8183]

The real test will be from February 22-28 against Nuggets, Mavs, Grizz, and Clippers. Jaxson Hayes better hit the weight room and don't get injured

[@rodneylindsey849]

I say waive Cam & C Wood ( unless he is coming back with enough time to get in game shape) and give full contracts to Koloko & Jeminson …at the very least when playing teams with quality centers you have 18 fouls too use 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@josdomam]

I agree. Nobody can stop Jokic, not even AD could stop him. The Lakers just need big bodies that can use 18 hard fouls on Jokic. Make him feel you.

[@ShockwaveDawn]

I'm looking at Claxton, Duren, Kessler, Turner, Naz, Portis, and Williams (if they want to revisit the trade in an amended version) for bigs in the summer. Should all be somewhat getable considering contract size and earlier trade rumors. All good-great rebounders. All of them (mostly) fits with Luka's timeline. Since no team has actual cap space this summer I expect to see some sign-and-trades and that could very will mean that all of these players are available.

[@MarkTocco]

I think they should wait and not panic, who knows, maybe wood is ready to go after all star break. they have been fine without AD and I think Hayes/Koloko will thrive as lob threats with Luka

[@moneymaine9562]

I think the same

[@binayathapa4046]

Even wood is back who is replacing, he is not good rebounder and defense. We dont need tbh. Who just buy him out and sign either jemison or koloko. But i will say jemison because we already got hayes he play similar like koloko. If we need big body he can work so i will say wood kick him off the team and sign jemison.

[@01tonyde]

Bruno Caboclo is the only possible. He scored 30pts against USA in the Olympics. Even Ant praised him at that time

[@brianjackson8668]

The only matchup that a true center is needed is against Denver. But a true center or not no one is stopping Jokic. Play to our strengths

[@binayathapa4046]

I dont understand why people is worried about jokic, he is not going to do anything alone. Its a team sport. We were fine with zu, KAT. Its a team sport if we play the defence and support each other like we being doing lately. We will be fine with nuggets. Dont forget people say who will stop jokic. But i will say who jokic will going to stop? He is terrible in defence.

[@johnnyespiritu6014]

its because jokic is the goat at court mapping. you double team him he'll make the right read and get others going. lakers need a center that can at least bother him physically and distract him just a little. Not just a center that he can easily pushover.

[@brianjackson8668]

@johnnyespiritu6014 name a center that stop Jokic from doing that?

[@binayathapa4046]

@@brianjackson8668 who is jokic stoping? Literally last year playoff, jokic was not problem, KPJ was problem, he didnt miss a shot and we went small ball line up so gordon punish us on offensive rebound. AD match well or even better than jokic. So the problem is we need to play big, and we have better defender than last year, and we have luka who can easily match and put the number like jokic. We dont have AD so we need a big that can at least give hard time to jokic on offense. I think we have high chance to beat nuggets than last year.

[@Londonguy1987_]

I'm not even worried. LA is the most attractive destination for a “big man” right now. You get to be a starting Laker with Luka and Lebron and go to the playoffs in purple and gold. Its a DREAM. The Lakers aura is crazy right now.

[@FitNerdz]

Lakers should have promoted Jay Huff before Grizzlies😢

[@RetroFlow23]

Yup

[@Burgy945]

Dudes trash

[@amc1140]

The Center position has been a mess since Magic traded Zubac...

[@p.bi1179]

For anyone saying we should go for Dwight Howard. Stop. He’s not what we need anymore. He hasn’t played NBA basketball in over 3 years. Javale? That’s not a bad idea. Javale played for SAC last year. Big difference. I would definitely bring him in for a workout.

[@donthewatcher8835]

he has been playing in on PR team now

[@Jamesr133]

Dwight can still hoop, his ability isn’t the reason he’s not in the league

[@donthewatcher8835]

@@Jamesr133 his agents messed up his whole negotiation game

[@TechyCatz]

@@Jamesr133what is the reason? I’ve been trying to figure this out

[@dododump3144]

@@Jamesr133Dwight isn’t good

[@uno1624]

I say we wait until the summer to sign or make a move for a big with having our assets returned. For now we need to wait and see who we are cutting between wood, shake, and cam and see which contracts we will convert between goodwin, jemison, and koloko. Goodwin performed well last game so lets see how he does in rotations over the next month. Let koloko and jemison battle it out. Wood has been hurt all year, we traded cam so lets act like he isnt here, and shake is just SHAKY so 2/3 can be cut

[@clampa224]

Atlanta loves nance, they want him to be that vet in the locker room and he loves that role. Atlanta won’t buy him out and will look to extend his contract during the off season

[@mouhamadoudjite3084]

A little under-sized. But he is a very good teammate.

[@phantomdancer3279]

@ we playing small ball rn with finney smith and vando. he is just a bigger small ball option shooting an elite 45 percent. i am telling u guys like these are more valueable in most situations than even a guy like williams who we had to give 2 picks for. the spacing forces the other centers go go out which open lanes for ur teammates.

[@binayathapa4046]

@@phantomdancer3279 i am 100 percent agree with you. I am being saying that. If he buy out we kick wood off and sign him. We will be way way deadly.

[@marcster0581]

Lakers don’t need a scoring threat in the paint. We just became a top 3 offense in the league with this Luka trade. All we need is a strong defensive presence in the paint who can snatch boards and match up with Jokic decently.

[@tomojevdenic996]

Oh Brother you can do anything with Luka you can bring In any Top Euroleague Center its gonna work i would bring in Filip Petrusev or Edi Tavares

[@kheyl7926]

That's what I thought!

[@arsenal3a357]

Not good enough for The Lakers

[@tomojevdenic996]

@@arsenal3a357 theres is not too much choice tbh

[@nathanbarnett158]

The only way we can sign a Euroleague player is if they have had there name go through the NBA draft at some point and their Euroleauge contract would have to allow for them to leave.

[@CTownBlack]

LAKER LUKA

[@TheGuitarded1]

Trey Jemison is him

[@donthewatcher8835]

just got to sign him... to a contract

[@jpao1834]

It's kinda worrying that the top choices out there, all have injury concerns. I just hope they got someone who's big and can rebound. Hayes can be that vertical lob threat already, and the options are really thin rn

[@louistorbitt]

Willie Cayley Stein, former teammate of Luka might be someone to take a look at

[@554cortez]

Looked decent but not NBA decent in The Basketball Tournament with Team Familia last year

[@CanGoods-g6t]

That's a good one didn't think of that

[@delmarfrazier2727]

I said him as well!? Dude said he wasn’t NBA decent did not watch basketball. He was a good player and would’ve hit his number but Sacramento was too cheap as a team in the city for him to be a big-time player.

[@TheIntellect-q4e]

Koloko is a lob threat, he is also a shot blocker, waive someone and give him a spot!

[@kypham6292]

Mo bambo can be lob threat and has the size

[@CanGoods-g6t]

@@kypham6292 Facts Lakers should sign Mo Bamba he's 7'0 and long arms and can block shots and hit 3-pointers and stretch the floor and he's still only 26 years old Larry Nance 6'9 and undersized and not as good shot blocker Lakers still got time two games vs Jazz before all star break

[@joshuak8982]

Everyone saying we good, yall the same crowd that realizes why we needed a big in the playoffs against jokic or ad

[@MatthewAlexander-cl3pz]

So true I pray for a lot of guys to be like let me go. Hey Kessler could get dropped I mean we got Luca.

[@LakersNation]

This is so bizarre. I literally just wrote a joke into the next Rob Pelinka phone call skit where he asks Ainge to waive Kessler.

[@hftak9009]

​loll I love those skits man keep it coming ​@@LakersNation

[@theahmedbhatti1]

Yes rob should take him out for a coffee and make a handshake deal to give him the 2031 1st in the offseason in return 😂

[@TheMethod-rv5gr]

Ainge will never waive Kessler to help lakers. He's pissed that he got played not knowing luka was in trade he helped. Ainge hates lakers

[@MatthewAlexander-cl3pz]

@@LakersNation That's mad funny. I just wish I was a fly on the wall for that coffee date Rob had with Nico. Maybe the Mavs fire Nico, and we can get him as like Robs hype man.

[@Streamedrevolution]

McGee was at the last game in LA

[@arthurhill29]

Everybody's a former Laker. 😂

[@devonleaston4862]

the Lakers are constantly sending someone away then it's oh let's get him back get him back it doesn't work then send them away again 😂 and the comments are always on we need him back

[@arthurhill29]

@devonleaston4862 Oh, I have quite a few players I can name.

[@devonleaston4862]

@arthurhill29 FACTS

[@travesotom6890]

I would sign Nance Jr if he’s available, good defender and shot blocker, also can rebound and a great lob threat with his jumping ability 😎

[@kreezyn]

larry nance would be perfect if you’re looking for a small ball 5, he can switch & occasionally hit 3s. javale is a good shot blocker, has height & has experience playing w bron

[@dariusjames3816]

And experience playing with Luka too!

[@JPHellaHard2800]

McGee is the best option

[@mitchan414]

I'd be willing to move Koloko up to a regular roster spot. But I think it would be best to proactively search for a more serviceable big wherever we can to show our present and future superstar Luka that the FO will always be seriously committed to provide him the best possible team worthy of leading towards a legitimate shot at a title run.

[@anthonybanks4958]

With all the immediate possibilities that you mentioned, Dwight is the best prospect, he's still strong, he obviously can stay with Jokic in terms of foot speed, & he can still alter shots & CATCH LOBS & rebound, especially against non-jumpung centers like Zu, Jokic & a few others, Koloko can also fit some of those needs, except the strength part. Kelly Olynicks name shouldn't mentioned if the topic is lob threat & blocks.

[@MikeLowry-uu3je]

Get off him I’m Sick of every laker fan mentioning Dwight he hasent played in years there’s a reason no team has looked at him he’s 40 and he ain’t no lebron

[@Gonzo805]

Koloko has been decent in spot minutes and he looks good in the g league. Jemison needs some work but he's sturdy which is what we need. I say sign both and give the young guys a chance. Koloko and Hayes can be lob threats and shot blockers, jemison can take some fouls/screens. We might need to bring in a veteran C still to stabilize the group.

[@SSJRome]

Luka took Dwight Powell to a WCF lol we gon be alright

[@IDK-0402]

Will you still be able to say that when Sengun or Jokic eats us alive in a 7 game series 🤣🤣

[@SSJRome]

@ sengun ….

[@Mr.CalCal]

@@IDK-0402Jokic alone isn’t beating the lakers though people giving Jokic too much credit for beating the lakers and forgetting about Jamal Murray and MPJ when they play against the lakers them dudes don’t miss shots

[@IDK-0402]

​@@SSJRomeSengun can hoop, don't underestimate him

[@Jets234]

Sengun has destroyed the lakers whenever AD is off the floor also the best big Luka played against that run was ayton can you honestly keep that energy when your playing Jaren Jackson jr

[@jeanlucpatard5763]

DK is an amazing player ❤

[@richieave55]

We don't need anything... we've been winning WITH Jaxson Hayes as our starting Center .. waive Shake and Markief .. then sign Trey Jemison and Jordan Goodwin for the remainder of the season and get cooking .. I believe in this team!

[@SamoaVsEverybody_814]

Yea exactly. Plus with all our pcs back from the Mark Williams fallout, now we can sign a longer term big this Summer to play C

[@SJ-px2sg]

Nah we need insurance. If we matchup with denver, our best chance is praying the small ball lineup works bc hayes is not stopping jokic

[@theahmedbhatti1]

Yep and bye bye cam 😂

[@paulmuhammad4189]

You think they can win a championship with Jaxson Hayes????!!!!!

[@GamesDamesFlames]

I know u not relyingnonnonwnof the most injury project dudes ever. Ya need another center

[@blakedies]

lakers are having a great season. i really hope they dont know it away

[@koolandre1269]

Bobby marks said it's rare player who's playing basketball now fail his physical

[@ejw1234]

his radiology must have shown major issues...

[@herusun3654]

He may be able to play, but he may have issues that they didn't want to gamble on too.

[@rulahrick]

Cut Cam and either sign what we have or Mgee and Koloko are good options or look to the off season we're closer than we think, 12 hard fouls away.

[@X_Armadylx]

Javale Mcgee

[@Ajxni]

Lets face it guys. We just gotta hope hayes gain like 10-15 pounds and be our starter 😂😂😂

[@fahdzaa]

Biyombo seems like the best option isnt it.

[@agent_ivo]

Already on the spurs

[@fahdzaa]

@agent_ivo 10 day contract ye

[@reign1594]

​@@agent_ivopraying they don't keep him

[@jtFacts77]

Jahlil plays in the G-League, experienced NBA player.

[@renegade1491]

Larry Nance Jr is our best option. Dude is playing good basketball right now, has played with LBJ and is a good stretch 4/5. Not the best in terms of our defense but, he's still young and can protect the rim from time to time

[@Babynate1000]

Does he have the height

[@agent_ivo]

@@Babynate1000no he’s 6’8 more of a power forward

[@Babynate1000]

@agent_ivo yea i think Dhoward might be what we need

[@agent_ivo]

@ he is what we need the lakers won’t sign him tho

[@agent_ivo]

@ that’s an easy 16 and 10 and a blk still trust

[@Soylntgrnisppl]

In the very short term, in the "here and now", my question is: "Is this outstanding "team D" that the Lakers have been playing, lately, something we will continue to see on a consistent basis?" We are about to get an answer to that question over the next few weeks but if the Lakers can continue to play very solid "team D," obviously that would be huge. However, I'm not suggesting that the Lakers don't need to explore all options in upgrading the Center position.

[@jaymula6660]

Hayes isn’t playing bad tho

[@SamoaVsEverybody_814]

Yea the problem is more who's behind him. We need more reliable depth at the 5. I'm cool giving Jaxson a chance tho, moreso as a backup hopefully

[@jameslavery6216]

We need two players that are rebounding role- players. We have shooters. Lakers, forever.

[@donthewatcher8835]

1. Mo Bamba ( 28min) 2 Javale Mc Gee( 22min)3.Larry nance (20 min) and Let Jaxson get open 30 min Dwight howard last resort playoff (15 min)

[@ALLBASKETBALLTV1]

Jaxson Hayes is literally the perfect center for Luka, athletic and a lob threat. He is also young and has experience already. I don’t know why the Lakers are looking for a starter. You just need a backup who needs to be also athletic and a lob threat. Fuck defense, we can score 130 per game if we wanted to.

[@smokeysettings1952]

My hope is to sign koloko get Kleber in time for the playoffs and at least he offers a bit of the switching onto the perimeter that we’re missing from AD

[@deandean2010]

@@smokeysettings1952 noooo

[@marioserrano6333]

Koloko is on the South Bay Lakers

[@deandean2010]

@@marioserrano6333 he’s very fragile maybe could help for the future but now we need athleticism and size Trey J is a better prospect now imo

[@filipptrippy2357]

Jemison better than koloko

[@yonicsoothe]

Hope doesn't translate to wins.

[@dominicmanz272]

Will Magnay here in Australia

[@bdon20104real]

We can waive Cam Reddish, Shake Milton and Christian Wood then convert Jordan Goodwin and Trey Jemison and Koloko to a standard contract. Trey Jemison is built almost like a young Dwight Howard and he uses his body as an advantage on the court

[@murakjin3725]

Insane statement

[@TyrellClay]

Remember we have Luka AND Lebron w AR as our 3rd option plus dogs on defense in Vando, DFS & Gabe. We just need somebody to catch lobs and not be a negative defender. Wood or Kleber wood be GREAT but if a Boucher or Nance get bought out I love those options as well

[@BrettHarris-i3q]

Both Wood and Kleiber or former Mavs who are always hurt. Wood has always sucked, Kleiber used to be halfway decent but I think his career is over. Unfortunately he still has one more year on the books at 11 million a year

[@hectorrosado5807]

Imagine if we face Denver or Rockets with Sengun or Dallas with AD, Gafford, and Lively 😢😢 We need a 7' f ASAP

[@jorahgarrison2594]

AD might be done for the season

[@cordsmith7350]

Don’t forget about the Spurs with wemby

[@panic_diver]

wemby hardly plays on the post and gets moved around, not his game.

[@edwardfitzgerald3877]

No, Rob Pelinka is allergic to 7-footers.

[@cordsmith7350]

@@panic_diver the lakers can’t rebound or block shots wemby will use that and have a field day they should sign Moses Brown

[@kerry7051]

Can we sign players from other leagues. They should take a look at the nbl in Australia. Plenty of good players there

[@SamoaVsEverybody_814]

Theis or JaVale would be my picks. If not maybe a Mo Bamba

[@nbp0316]

Theis is only 6'8 he is too small for center position Bamba already with lakers last season and didn't work out Mcgee is a decent center and rim protector but don't have shot outside

[@iamjamesmeeks]

Theis is too little

[@outhereq1]

​@nbp0316 javale doesn't need an outside shot. He's been in the league a long time without it. His only knock is he's old

[@p.bi1179]

@@nbp0316We’re not looking for a stretch 5. If Javale is still good at what he does, he’s the perfect fit

[@sendoh873]

Daniel Theis going overseas to play for Monaco

[@BornGiftedMedia]

Turner in the summer option 1 This year nance works b/c of his relationship with Bron Capela is a stop gap But i would hope we could find some young player no one is talking about much but we see the possibilities

[@Sam-vo1lf]

DWIGHT!

[@christopherscuderi1034]

I would try and get javale and bump trey Jemison to a full roster spot. Javale has experience and is a lob threat. He can also defend the rim a bit. And from what I’ve seen Trey Jemison looks mobile and he’s 260. So he’s got a good frame. This is what they have to do to give themselves a chance. Cut reddish and wood. Jaxon Hayes will be break glass in case of emergency use as a big. He’s the third string guy.

[@TheReggie35]

Lakers should go and get Dwight Howard. He is strong, athletic and still play some decent defense and rebound….plus he can also be a lob threat.

[@yonicsoothe]

Plus, he's a goofball who laughs and jokes around when his team is losing.

[@thefranchise2039]

For those saying Lakers are fine with Hayes, doesn't understand playoff basketball is different from regular season basketball.

[@roymaslaton2148]

What if Robert Williams will be bought out? 😮 insane vertical threat

[@antoine6760]

that is my dream, but he has one more year left on his deal and i dont think the Blazers want that 13,2m dead on their books

[@yonicsoothe]

He makes more than $12.8miL.

[@love.and.cinema]

Wave Reddish, sign Koloko to a real contract. People seem to forget how great Koloko was before the health issue. He hasn't had a chance with AD being the starter and the Lakers seemed to want him to keep Bronny company in the G-league.

[@ML-pr2gz]

Get Howard。 he was great and he got pushed out by AD for sure.

[@vray4297]

I like McGhee a lot. He plays his roll very well

[@yonicsoothe]

what about biscuits?

[@kaizoku8087]

Its just desserts for Rob not getting a center for Davis after asking all these years but turning around and trying to get a center for Luka.

[@CanGoods-g6t]

Nobody cares about soft Anthony Davis 6'10 and 250 lbs big who's scared to play Center in this soft NBA when guys like Domantas Sobonias 6'10 and 240 lbs plays it and also Robert Williams 6'9 and 249 lbs plays it

[@CanGoods-g6t]

Yo boy friend Anthony Davis soft and hurt again and out for month

[@kaizoku8087]

@ You’re missing the point. Rob should have gotten a center while Davis was here instead of waiting to trade for another superstar and STILL miss out on a center. Its just desserts for Rob.

[@CanGoods-g6t]

@@kaizoku8087 Nah you missing point Lakers didn't need a Center proof you don't know basketball 🏀 if Anthony Davis so great he would played Center and closed his mouth kiddo and that's why Rob Pelinka made right move in trading him

[@CanGoods-g6t]

@@kaizoku8087 Nah ain't no Desserts for Rob Pelinka proof you don't know basketball 🏀 that's why soft Anthony Davis hurt again and out for a month and he made right move trading him for Luka Doncic

[@jermainewhite9277]

Call Charlotte and ask for Moussa Diabaté for Dalton Knecht. MD is raw, but he plays with heart and energy. He was going to be the starting center in Charlotte after the Williams trade, but now he's probably going back to the bench. An offensive rebounding force.

[@Johnny-P-Good]

Dwight Howard is 39 and very fit. He will be a blast!

[@TonyC.-kq9fh]

Dude was ouchy while doing Dancing with the Stars.

[@MrRealFantastic]

Sounds like the upside of Nance is the best option here. Right now at least

[@tylerbrown5315]

Also, is Dwight Howard a better option than Koloko? I’d argue yes!

[@maxcady5287]

At 40 and last time that he played in NBA was 3 years ago, the answer is no.

[@brettbarreras48]

Even 5 years ago the dude would come in for 5 minutes and get 5 fouls on joker lol. Literally five years ago. Do we not remember this?

[@tyroneglover7217]

Who wants to shower with a giant being accused of gay Assault sexually?

[@ocampbell1954]

You all need to stop with this reminisce nonsense with Dwight and McGee

[@Heimdadream96]

Nah Koloko has been solid when he is given a opportunity💯

[@jeremiahdent0826]

With the scoring power we got…Hayes athleticism can help with Joker and the bigger centers but we need a guy like Jemison if we can’t get Howard or McGee also Morris is no scrub either

[@antoine6760]

hayes is athletic, but he gets moved very easily by someone like jokic

[@LCG3003]

Bring Javale and Dwight both in. The Joker said the 2020 Lakers team was the hardest team he's played against, with the 3 headed monster of AD, Javale, and Dwight.

[@nkft1]

5 years ago brother, let it go

[@yonicsoothe]

Maybe if they come with a time machine.

[@clevonmendoza8027]

If Dwight and Javeal come back on Lakers' team, aren't anybody stopping the Lakers. Lebron, Luka, AR, Howard, and Javeal. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SamoaVsEverybody_814]

*JaVale, but yea

[@lilpimp994]

Why yall acting like Dwight and Javale are their 2020 selves? If they were good they would be on a roster already.

[@hello.somebody]

That was 4-5yrs ago, they weren't that great like they used to right now.

[@chegui2505]

That was 5 years ago,they are old,don't live in the past

[@Jets234]

That’s a joke man I like your optimism but we should sign Dwayne wade at this point if you still feel this way

[@lando3818]

Finger cross Nance get bought out so we could scoup him up. He has experience playing with Kobe and Bron, can catch the lob, can knock down the 3s and seem to be a great glue guy

[@edwardfitzgerald3877]

Nance is 6'8

[@kitoyobeni1]

They should kick the tires on Willie Cauley-Stein. Still just 31, has history with Luka, defender/lob threat. He's even added a bit of range, but not with much volume.

[@khunnoi131]

IMHO The best options five would be small ball. LBJ Reaves Luka Vando and DFS plus Gabe. Then using big center for about 20 minutes

[@nextgenradio4477]

lol after seeing the big options during the summer, if i were the lakers I'd rescind the trade also lol

[@paulgodbey304]

It's also the downside of a hard salary cap. Not being able to get a player you need because you are restricted from doing so. This is why the MLB Players and Players Union don't want ANY hard salary caps. It restricts the players earning power and a team can't do what it needs to do to help itself in cases like this.

[@wilsonodhiambo8578]

They need to find a way to sign Jemison and Goodwin

[@hereintt6812]

Dwight said on a recent podcast that he was not interested in playing basketball. He was just joking with those comments.

[@sendoh873]

Daniel Theis going overseas to play with Monaco and Biyombo on 10 day with the Spurs

[@joeydechavez62]

I wish they can get Jamarion Sharp he is 7`5 and 23 years old. I think he is the best fit for Lakers center.

[@litjourney]

The Crunch time line up will probably end up being Luka - Austin - DFS - Lebron - Rui