The entire NBA-loving universe knows that the Los Angeles Lakers could really use a center. And in order to get something, you generally need to give up something that you truly value in exchange.

In the second half of Game 4 of the Timberwolves-Lakers series, Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick only played Doncic, Reaves, James, Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith and benched center Jaxson Hayes in Game 5.

It was clear that the Lakers needed help on the defensive end of the court. They were not able to stop the Wolves when they were driving to the hoop. Austin Reaves has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate because of how poorly he played during the playoffs. He was not effective as the Lakers' third scorer.