
In 2025, a reliable, willing center eluded the Los Angeles Lakers. Future Hall of Famer Anthony Davis reportedly had a longstanding reluctance to play the position, and found himself a member of the Dallas Mavericks by season's end.
Because of that, the Lakers will seemingly be center shopping when free agency opens Monday. According to veteran insider Marc Stein, the team has three targets in mind—including a former No. 1 overall pick.