After the Los Angeles Lakers traded for superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, they immediately followed with another significant move by trading for center Mark Williams. Though the trade was ultimately rescinded, Doncic reportedly wanted the team to bring in another big man to help the team.

The Trail Blazers would likely want to make room to have more minutes for Donovan Clingan, who they recently selected early in the 2024 NBA Draft. For the Lakers, meanwhile, Ayton could have at least some tangible valuable as a player who has postseason experience and tremendous size on the inside.

Two Nets centers could be trade targets for the Lakers following their bombshell trade swapping Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic.