Throughout the 2024-25 season, the expectation around the league was that the Los Angeles Lakers would execute at least one trade to improve their roster.
The Lakers finally made their first most, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second round picks. However, Los Angeles is reportedly not done dealing as they are reportedly still interested in flipping Gabe Vincent and more second round picks to the Washington Wizards for Jonas Valanciunas.
Reporting has consistently said the Lakers are looking to add another center to play alongside and behind Anthony Davis, though other names have started to circulate in the rumor mill.