Anthony Davis, one of the Lakers’ star players, will be absent from the game for a long time, which has also brought a lot of trouble to the Lakers. They are currently looking for an older person to fill the vacancy.
According to US media reports, the Lakers are interested in Magic center Mo Bamba and want to acquire him through trade operations to increase the depth of the team’s interior.
Bamba has been in and out of the Magic lineup this season and has only played 12 games. He is 22 years old this year. Nick wanted him in the draft year and wanted to trade him up, but he did not succeed in the end. Now the Lakers are interested in him and hope to join the inside to help the team.
Lakers show interest to sign Mo Bamba, per report #LosAngelesLakers #MoBamba https://t.co/YYPdN79N2K
— TalkBasket (@TalkBasket) February 18, 2021
Bamba is the newcomer selected by the Magic with the 6th overall pick in the first round of 2018. He has been marginalized by the Magic this season, averaging less than 9 minutes per game and averaging 4.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
At the same time, the Lakers also want to find a big man in the buyout market. At present, the Cavaliers want to send away center Drummond, and the Pistons want to trade Griffin. The two big men are now not playing for their teams due to trading rumors.
With these two men’s high salaries this season, it is impossible for the Lakers to trade for them. The most realistic way is to buy out with their respective teams and then join the Lakers after they cannot be traded.
The Lakers are balanced this season, both offensive and defensive are relatively comprehensive, and the lineup is quite deep, but after the temporary fall of AD, they are a bit anxious inside, and they need a big man who can protect the frame. The Lakers are the defending champions and have shown great strength this season, which is a big temptation for many players.
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