The recent blockbuster trade of Anthony Davis has left a significant gap in the Lakers' frontcourt. General manager Rob Pelinka is likely strategizing further moves to acquire a legitimate center, with interest in players like Nic Claxton and Day'Ron Sharpe from the Brooklyn Nets. Claxton, despite a slow start this season due to injuries, has the potential to excel with a strong playmaker like Luka Doncic. The Lakers could package several players and a first-round pick to land a skilled big man ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
In order to bring in a legit center, the Lakers could be willing to use some combination of Rui Hachimura/Jarred Vanderbilt/Gabe Vincint/Dorian Finney-Smith and a first-round pick.
The Nets gave Claxton a four-year, $97 million extension in the offseason and were expecting him to take the next step in his development.
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