{"id":101331,"date":"2024-10-17T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=101331"},"modified":"2024-10-16T20:16:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T00:16:18","slug":"3-centers-for-the-lakers-to-target-in-potential-trades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/17\/3-centers-for-the-lakers-to-target-in-potential-trades\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Centers for the Lakers to Target in Potential Trades"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> have not made any significant moves this offseason. As for where the team is currently at, many can evaluate the lack of depth at the center position. The coaching staff and JJ Redick have acknowledged the lack of frontcourt depth and are exploring options to add another big man<\/a> to the roster. As the season approaches, big man Christian Wood<\/a> is recovering<\/a> from knee surgery, and two-way center Christian Koloko<\/a> is yet to receive medical clearance to play himself. Even forward Jarred Vanderbilt<\/a> has yet to play in any preseason game after offseason surgery on both feet. This leaves Jaxson Hayes<\/a> as the primary backup to Davis. Quite slim, to say the least, for the frontcourt heading into the new season. These are some options the purple and gold can target this upcoming season.<\/p>\n

3 Centers for the Lakers to Target in Potential Trades<\/h2>\n

Day’Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn Nets<\/h3>\n

Day\u2019Ron Sharpe<\/a> was a late first-round pick in 2021 by the\u00a0Brooklyn Nets who has shown flashes of potential. With Nic Claxton<\/a> recently signing an extension deal and being the primary big man for Brooklyn, they possibly would be interested in what the Lakers have to offer. Sharpe has shown he has NBA-level size and athleticism for the center spot and an ability to make plays on the defensive end. It wouldn\u2019t be too hard for the Lakers to find a matching salary to make a deal for Sharpe. He is currently making under $4 million in salary this season. Sharpe is a quite viable option that seems feasible, given LA wouldn’t have to give up many assets in return.<\/p>\n

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Lakers Cheap Big Man Trade Targets:<\/p>\n

DAY\u2019RON SHARPE<\/p>\n

\u2022 Expiring $3.9M<\/p>\n

\u2022 Massive, Bully Ball Frame & Strength<\/p>\n

\u2022 High Motor & Athleticism<\/p>\n

\u2022 Rabid Rebounder, Mobile Big<\/p>\n

Fun Prospect.<\/p>\n

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