After a disappointing first-round playoff exit, the Los Angeles Lakers must strengthen their roster around LeBron James and Luka Doncic by targeting seasoned veterans with playoff experience.

Pelinka will have to get creative to make the moves necessary to win a championship. Part of that creativeness may be having to deal away key pieces on the current roster. One name to keep an eye on could be forward Rui Hachimura.

Zachary Weinberger is a credentialed Miami Heat reporter and an Associate Editor covering the NBA at-large, NCAA Football, and NCAA Basketball for ClutchPoints. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022, covering sports at the FAU University Press and later at The Palm Beach Post.

In a proposed deal from NBA Trade Rumors, the Lakers would trade some of their depth in order to acquire a former six-time NBA All-Star as well as addressing their biggest glaring need...a viable starting center. Sacramento Kings Receive: Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht, Maxi Kleber, 2031 First-Round Pick (unprotected)