The Los Angeles Lakers have played three preseason games so far, and in all three, newly acquired starting center Walker Kessler didn’t play. While head coach JJ Redick has said that it was nothing serious, fans may start to get…
Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane suggested the Los Angeles Lakers consider trading for Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze to serve as a backup to Walker Kessler. The suggestion comes amid depth concerns at the center position, where Kessler sat out the team's first three preseason games, leaving Kevon Looney and Sandro Mamukelashvili as the primary alternative options.
Bitadze carries an expiring contract worth approximately $7.6 million for the 2026-27 season. However, Lane noted that an immediate deal remains unlikely due to roster limits and the NBA trade calendar, with meaningful discussions more probable between mid-December and the February trade deadline.
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