This mock trade would give Lakers their center of future

This mock trade would give the Lakers their center of the future
A Bleacher Report writer suggested a mock trade that would land the Lakers a bona fide defensive center who could man their frontcourt for many years.
Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Lakers Land Star Center This Summer
Feb 28, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) drives against Utah Jazz forward KJ Martin (99) and center Walker Kessler (24) during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images / Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Lakers may cut ties with Dalton Knecht in summer trade for $13.3 million Jazz star
Knecht, slated to join the Charlotte Hornets last month, has flashed potential with the Lake Show as a confident and mature 32-year-old rookie. However, with the Lakers failing to acquire Williams in February, the franchise would be wise to target a high-level big-man asset in Kessler this summer.
This mock trade would give the Lakers a two-time All-Star center
A mock trade suggested by Bleacher Report could help the Lakers' center woes this summer, but it wouldn't be a perfect solution.
Lakers May Acquire Bulls Center In A Trade Deal That Purple And Gold Fans Wouldn't Like
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Blockbuster Trade Proposal Brings 6-Time All-Star to Pacers
The Indiana Pacers brought back this group from last year's Eastern Conference run to make another deep playoff run. They believe that this team is good enough to do just that. They are hoping that the experience of getting that deep into the playoffs will pay dividends for their young team this season.
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