Confirmed deal : The Best Trade Scenario For Every Center The Lakers Could Land Until February Deadline

 

Naming the best trade scenario for four strong centers the Lakers can acquire before the February trade deadline.

 

 

The Los Angeles Lakers finally made a roster change by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton for a package centered around D’Angelo Russell, but they should not be done yet. Time is of the essence for the Lakers to try to win an NBA championship since LeBron James turned 40 years old this week. That is why the franchise has the assets to target a capable center who can protect the rim, provide strength and athleticism, and play a role alongside Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

 

The Lakers have listed four centers who can fit into their offensive and defensive schemes, Robert Williams, Nick Richards, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Walker Kessler. In order to see how it would be possible for the team to bolster their center depth, we have a trade package for each center and break down how that player fits into the lineup.

 

Robert Williams is the definition of a defensive anchor, and acquiring him would instantly address the Lakers’ need for rim protection and interior toughness which is why it has been reported that the franchise is interested in his services. Williams has averaged 6.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and shoots an efficient 72.1% from the field this season.

His ability to protect the paint and switch onto perimeter players would complement Anthony Davis perfectly, allowing Davis to roam defensively and conserve energy for offense. Sacrificing Jarred Vanderbilt and Cam Reddish may seem steep, but neither player provides the elite defensive impact Williams can bring.

 

Vanderbilt is an energy guy (who has yet to play a game this season), and while Reddish has shown flashes, his inconsistency makes him expendable. Williams, on the other hand, has proven himself as a championship-caliber center with his role in the Celtics’ Finals run in 2022.

 

 

Adding Williams also provides durability insurance for Anthony Davis, whose injury history often limits the Lakers’ interior presence. If the Lakers want to win now while LeBron James still commands the court, they need a player like Williams to solidify their defense and add much-needed size in the postseason. Particularly against teams like the Nuggets who have the reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, a player who has terrorized the Lakers over the past few seasons.