At the 2024-25 deadline, the Lakers acquired Dallas’ Luka Doncic via trade. This was not the only move the Los Angeles tried to make. They had a deal in place to acquire Mark Williams from Charlotte.
The trade was in place but fell through after the Lakers failed Williams’ physical. Los Angeles was left without a big man who could play quality minutes. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that the Lakers called the Hawks about Onyeka Okongwu at the trade deadline. McMenamin believes Okongwu is a top trade candidate for the Lakers this offseason.
