Since before the season began, the Los Angeles Lakers have been open about their desire to add another center to the roster, primarily a big-bodied, physical option who can help ease the load on Anthony Davis.
While Davis is still playing center primarily, the team still wants to appease his desire to not play the position full-time. He has shared the court with Jaxson Hayes, but Hayes has been in-and-out of the lineup with an ankle issue while Christian Wood still has yet to play this season as he recovers from offseason knee surgery.
Bringing in a big who can give the Lakers good minutes and be a physical presence on either end of the court while helping on the glass remains a need.