The Los Angeles Lakers are actively seeking to strengthen their roster with a trade that addresses both their center position and bench depth. A proposed three-team deal involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks has surfaced, which could see the Lakers acquiring center Jarrett Allen, along with forwards Georges Niang and Isaac Okoro, and guard Terance Mann.

In this deal, the Lakers would send out Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, Maxi Kleber, rookie Dalton Knecht, and Shake Milton, alongside two first-round picks. Allen's ability to protect the rim and rebound effectively positions him as a perfect fit alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic, enhancing the team's defensive and offensive capabilities. The addition of Mann and Okoro would bolster the Lakers' wing depth, providing versatile options on the perimeter.