The Los Angeles Lakers need to acquire a center this offseason after playing without one in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Head coach JJ Redick also didn't play a center in the second half of Game 4.
Despite having Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves and home-court advantage, the Lakers lost to the Timberwolves in five quick games.
Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka told local reporters during his end-of-the-season press conference that he will attempt to acquire a big man this summer. Pelinka traded for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams in February, but the trade was rescinded after Williams failed his physical with Los Angeles.