After filling their void at center with former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, the next order of 2025 NBA offseason business for the Los Angeles Lakers should be beefing up their perimeter defense.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ front office has kept trade rumors swirling as they explore ways to strengthen their roster and compete for a championship next season. With free agency drawing to a close, Los Angeles is looking at potential deals to boost its depth at forward and on the wing — but some proposals have caught fans completely off guard.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a better idea of what its depth at center will look like with Jaxson Hayes expected to return for another season.

NBA free agency officially opened on June 30, and teams have already secured deals with some of the biggest names on the open market.

But many felt the Lakers would need at least two true serviceable centers on their roster, especially since the position has undergone a mini-resurgence across the NBA over the last few years. The team is rumored to have interest in Al Horford,