The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to revisit trade talks with the New Orleans Pelicans for a young center as they continue searching for frontcourt help.
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to circle back on trade interest involving Yves Missi, with frontcourt help remaining a clear priority for the franchise, Evan Sidery reports.
Yves Missi
Yves Missi
Yves Missi
MIN: 19.65
PTS: 5.71 (54.8%)
REB: 5.83
AS: 1.27
ST: 0.3
BL: 1.53
TO: 0.82
GM: 66
The Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans had already discussed a possible deal during the season, centered around Dalton Knecht and future second-round draft capital in exchange for Missi.
Missi has shown solid impact in his second season, averaging 5.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 54.4% from the field.
His rim protection and activity around the basket have made him an interesting target for teams looking to improve interior defense.
For Los Angeles, the interest comes from a clear need in the paint. The Lakers struggled with frontcourt depth in the second round of the playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder and were exposed in their second-round exit, where they were eliminated 0-4.
The franchise has been searching for a reliable center option since their failed move for Mark Williams. After that trade collapsed, the Lakers shifted their focus back to finding a rim protector who can defend the paint, rebound, and finish plays inside.
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