The Lakers are already on the lookout for an upgrade at the center spot. The subtraction of Anthony Davis and rescinded deal for Mark Williams left a glaring hole on the interior, which the Minnesota Timberwolves exploited at every opportunity during their first-round series triumph over this team.

Despite entering the postseason as the No. 3 seed, the Lakers failed to capitalize on homecourt advantage. The midseason acquisition of Luka Doncic, intended to improve their championship aspirations,

Perhaps one of the most significant moves in NBA history was when the Los Angeles Lakers traded Anthony Davis and more to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Doncic, who many consider a top-five player in the NBA,