The Los Angeles Lakers still have a center problem and could turn to Luka Doncic’s former teammate, Daniel Gafford, to solve it. The 6’10 big man was the Mavericks' starting center during their 2024 run to the NBA Finals, but he is comfortable coming off the bench. Acquiring him would ensure the Lakers have a lob threat and rim protector on the floor for all 48 minutes.
Dallas has a glut of big men. Dereck Lively and Gafford are locked in at the five. It slides Anthony Davis down to the four, and Cooper Flagg to the three.