The Lakers may pursue a former Boston Celtics role player if he remains in the U.S. “Daniel Theis is the best center available at the moment, but he's only 6-foot-8 and not at all the lob threat (Luka) Doncic prefers,” CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn wrote Sunday. The Oklahoma City Thunder waived Theis after trading for him on Feb. 5.

Although the Los Angeles Lakers' failed trade for Mark Williams will allow the franchise to retain Dalton Knecht, it forces Jaxson Hayes to hold down the fort in the low post. While it would be a long shot,

The Los Angeles Lakers newest star reportedly had a major say in a trade that ultimately fell through. ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported on SportsCenter