This mock trade would give the Lakers not only a serviceable starting center next to Anthony Davis, but one who could be a game-changer.

Jan 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and guard Derrick White (9) in the second half at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

With only 12 days to go before the NBA trade deadline of February 6, the Los Angeles Lakers according to some reports have displayed “little sign of aggression” to make deals, and are apparently unwilling to part with their first-round draft picks in an attempt to give the team a push to improve its playoff