The Lakers did make a real effort to plug that hole, however. They tried to land rising Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, but that attempted trade was rescinded when he failed his physical. ESPN's Dave McMenamin said on “Straight Fire” with Jason McIntyre that they also looked into trading for Onyeka Okongwu of the Atlanta Hawks.

Los Angeles thought it had a solution at the five, trading for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams... until the deal was undone due to a failed physical. The Lakers would ultim

There are already a few names that are being floated around that the Lakers may target at the center position.