The big man is averaging 12.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 0.8 blocks per game. Valančiūnas is more of a scoring big man rather than a strong defender but pairing him with star Anthony Davis could do the Lakers wonders.

Everyone knows the Lakers have been in the market for an additional serviceable center for a while. A few potential targets, including Walker Kessler and Jonas Valanciunas, have been mentioned, but there may now be an additional one.

This mock trade would give the Lakers not one but two of the 3-and-D wings they have lacked, but would the price be a little too steep?

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a 10-5 start under JJ Redick. They look like a different team that plays with a newfound confidence. Anthony Davis is playing at an MVP level, while LeBron James is still playing like one of the top players in the league at 39 years old.