The Los Angeles Lakers can only imagine what things would look like if this were the regular season. With new star big man Walker Kessler still sidelined with a finger injury, the Lakers’ frontcourt is running on fumes, exposing the…
A mock trade proposed on Fanspo suggests the Los Angeles Lakers acquire frontcourt players Jalen Smith and Patrick Williams from the Chicago Bulls. In return, the Lakers would send Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaden Hardy, Dalton Knecht, and a 2032 first-round pick swap to Chicago to bolster their center depth.
Heavy writer Adel Ahmad notes the Lakers need reliable frontcourt options as newly acquired starter Walker Kessler deals with a finger injury and backup Kevon Looney struggles. The article highlights that Los Angeles previously sought to move Vanderbilt and Knecht, while Chicago could benefit by offloading contract salary.
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