Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of work to do. They have Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the way, but they need to add more help for their two superstar players.

Rob Pelinka will undoubtedly be casting a wide net in his search for the next center tasked with anchoring the Lakers in the middle of the floor. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, speaking via ESPN Radio 700, the Lakers remain “intrigued” by Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz.

One writer suggested that the Lakers target an under-the-radar wing in free agency who currently plays for the Clippers.

The NBA world was shaken to its core on Sunday when the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies pulled off the first of what should be many trades this offseason.

The LA Lakers need a center, and that's no secret, but they also need to replenish their wing depth with a two-way presence.

“Honorable mentions: Orlando’s Goga Bitadze (two years, $15.3 million for 2025-27); Brooklyn’s Day’Ron Sharpe (potential restricted free agent); Luke Kornet (unrestricted free agent); Larry Nance Jr. (unrestricted free agent); Precious Achiuwa (unrestricted free agent),” Price wrote.

The Lakers are likely to bring back two-way players Trey Jemison and Christian Koloko next season, Jovan Buha of The Athletic said in a recent video Q&A session (YouTube link, hat tip to BasketNews).

As reported by Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report, one young big man could be the answer to the Lakers’ issues at the position, potentially reshaping their roster for a championship push alongside Luka Dončić and LeBron James.