Lakers Proposed To Trade For $125M ‘Dream’ Big Man Target To Open Title Race

A trade proposal by Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus suggests the Los Angeles Lakers acquire big man Naz Reid and Tidjane Salaun from the Charlotte Hornets. In the proposed deal, the Lakers would send Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaden Hardy, a 2032 first-round pick swap, and a 2033 second-round pick to Charlotte. The move aims to resolve Los Angeles' frontcourt depth issues alongside Luka Doncic.

Pincus identified Reid, currently on a five-year, $125 million contract, as a dream target capable of starting at power forward and serving as backup center. The proposed package would also require the Lakers to manage roster limits near the trade deadline while remaining beneath the $209 million first-apron hard cap.