Getty Head coach JJ Redick and General Manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers walk to a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on September 25, 2024 in El Segundo, California.
The Los Angeles Lakers need a reserve center after acquiring Walker Kessler and trading away DeAndre Ayton. Last season saw the flawed duo of Ayton and Jaxson Hayes on the roster, but both have left for new teams with the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz. Kessler needs a credible backup center after playing just 5 games last season due to injury woes.
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