The challenge for the Lakers, however, will be acquiring Claxton at the right price. The Nets signed him to a four-year, $97 million deal in the offseason, and while he hasn’t been at his peak level this season, his contract is descending, making him a potentially valuable long-term asset.

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Kessler is the headliner of this deal and he could easily provide the Lakers with strong production right away. The big man is one of the best defensive centers in the entire league and could give this team a legitimate running mate next to star Anthony Davis.

Los Angeles Lakers are still searching for a way to balance their roster and build a true contender around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. One potential move that has been thrown in the air is trading for veteran guard CJ McCollum,