Hassan Whiteside could be a possible trade target for the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN’s Kevin Pelton.
The Lakers’ biggest long-term need is for a center who can protect the rim and function as a roll man with rookie point guard D’Angelo Russell. With DeMarcus Cousins assuredly out of the picture with the Sacramento Kings fighting for a playoff spot, just months after the Lakers reportedly pursued Cousins, that could make Whiteside an obvious target in free agency this summer.
The Lakers are currently rolling out Roy Hibbert and a combination of Larry Nance Jr.