Lakers Interested in Deadline Play for Star Big Man

The Los Angeles Lakers lost the game to the Memphis Grizzlies despite the great performance players had in the first quarter. The team is expected to make even more changes to the roster. Head coach Frank Vogel moved LeBron James to center and he is still waiting for Anthony Davis to return. According to recent reports, the Lakers may make a move before the trade deadline and get a big man.

Shams Charania from The Athletic discussed a recent report regarding the Lakers’ future move. Several sources have confirmed that big man Myles Turner is a target for many teams in the NBA and this definitely includes the Lakers.

Lakers to make deadline move and get the big man

The Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks are looking for ways to get Turner. The same goes to the Charlotte Hornets and LA.

The Indiana Pacers will be getting a lot of offers for their big man. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka doesn’t have a big chance to snatch Turner, but he may give it a try. The Pacers lost too many games in the regular season and they may consider rebuilding the roster.

Turner is an excellent player, and he is really young. The 25-year-old will probably lead the NBA in blocks per game. LA could use his talent in the upcoming period. Turner is averaging 13.1 points per game with the Pacers while doing 35.7% of his 4.4 long-range attempts per game.

The Lakers may get Turner, but this won’t give them the ultimate roster. NBA teams are really busy adjusting their roster and this makes things really difficult for the purple and gold. LeBron is really happy with all the players who returned from their injuries. Most players cleared their COVID protocols. Things may take a better turn for the Lakers. Let’s see what happens by the trade deadline. There are a few possible scenarios for the purple and gold.

Moving LeBron to center is one of the best decisions LA has ever made. He will use his best game to lead the team to the playoffs.