When Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks, he thrived with a lob-threat center. The five-time All-Star led the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals with the help of Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, two players who caught lobs in an efficient offense.

Two Nets centers could be trade targets for the Lakers following their bombshell trade swapping Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic.

ESPN's Bobby Marks laid out "one trade that works" for every NBA franchise on the final day of January. His suggestion for the Indiana Pacers involves a three-team deal with the Lakers and Toronto Raptors that would see Los Angeles land elite rim protector Myles Turner after the shuffle.