The Los Angeles Lakers know that they need a center who is better than Jaxson Hayes on the roster next year. Even though Hayes played some of the best basketball of his career, it wasn't good enough.
Los Angeles was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in large part because of how poor their defense was. They weren't able to stop the Timberwolves from scoring easy buckets.
Getting a rim protector who is just decent on offense is going to be their top priority this summer. Whether it be in free agency or through the draft, they need more depth at center.
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The Lakers are working out multiple draft prospects at the center spot
Los Angeles is widely expected to pursue a center in free agency or in a