A name that has been linked to the Lakers for the better part of three years now, Myles Turner might be the perfect addition for a team looking for rim protection and some three-point shooting. It would allow the Lakers to run Jared Vanderbilt or DFS at the 4 with no spacing issues, and give them another rim protector to shore up the defense.
Since he signed with the Washington Wizards, there has been a growing sense of inevitability with Valanciunas being moved before the trade deadline. The Lakers now in desperate need of a big body down low might look at him, especially if he can find some connection on his 3-ball again.
A recent name that's come up in Lakers rumors, health is a concern for Robert Williams III but Time Lord is a genuine needle-mover on defense, who has enough offensive chops, especially as an underrated passer, to give Los Angeles a different look.
Another name that the Lakers seem to have a vested interest in is Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets. The 25-year-old fits the Luka Doncic timeline and is tied up under contract for the foreseeable future. Just a few seasons ago, he was in DPOY conversations so finding that spark again might make him the ideal fit in LA.
This would be the ultimate prize for the Los Angeles Lakers. A name they've been trying to acquire for nearly a year now, Walker Kessler fits their timeline and needs perfectly. A dominant interior defender, Kessler has averaged over 2 blocks a game for his entire career. Additionally, he's shown enough flashes of a jumpshot for it to be an intriguing fit in La La Land alongside Doncic and LeBron.
