The Los Angeles Lakers addressed a major need with the signing of Tyson Chandler after he was bought out by the Phoenix Suns and cleared waivers. A Southern California native who attended Dominguez High School, Chandler will fill the backup center role.
That spot has been a struggle for the Lakers who have used a combination of Ivica Zubac and two-way player Jonathan Williams behind starter JaVale McGee. Even though McGee has been one of the most consistent Lakers so far this season, the team has struggled with big, strong centers who can dominate down low.