The search for a starting center for the Los Angeles Lakers has started. It’s one of the team’s main concerns from last year, after their attempt to add Mark Williams via trade didn’t work out.

After missing the playoffs once again this year, the Toronto Raptors could be aggressive in the trade market this offseason in hopes of bolstering their roster. More specifically, the Raptors have been linked to Phoenix Suns star and two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant.

With a very well-known need at the center spot, the Lakers find themselves experiencing a familiar problem in trade talks.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves said he isn't paying any attention to trade rumors involving him this offseason.

Perhaps Lakers fans shouldn't dare dream of a trade that would send All-Star Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Purple and Gold.

A few days after the Los Angeles Lakers poached Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, the organization appeared to have replaced Anthony Davis (who was included in the blockbuster deal) with an injury-prone Charlotte Hornets center via a Dalton Knecht swap.

The focus of the 2025 NBA draft is on the top of this class, especially Cooper Flagg likely going to the Dallas Mavericks at No. 1 overall, but most the marquee franchises in the sport will be deep in their scouting bag trying to find young players who might be able to contribute in the future because of where they are picking.