This mock trade would give the Lakers not only a serviceable starting center next to Anthony Davis, but one who could be a game-changer.
Jan 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and guard Derrick White (9) in the second half at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
In an interview with ESPN’s senior insider Shams Charania, Anthony Davis spoke openly about his and LeBron James’ shared drive to win another championship.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 61 points as part of double-doubles, Dorian Finney-Smith contributed a 3-pointer to a game-breaking surge early in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers ran off from the Golden State Warriors for a 118-108 victory Saturday night in San Francisco.
Davis will take the floor once again Saturday when the Lakers take on the Warriors in San Francisco. The superstar big man is having another stellar season for Los Angeles, averaging 25.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 52.3 percent from the field and 31.5 percent from deep.
Although Anthony Davis has almost exclusively played center over the last few years, he has always preferred playing at the 4.
NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching, here's a ranking of the best Lakers center targets to appease Anthony Davis.
Anthony Davis and the Lakers earned a big-time victory over the Celtics on Thursday. Will they add to the roster before the trade deadline?
The Golden State Warriors are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this season after losing their first encounter on Christmas day. On Christmas,
Anthony Davis led with a game-high 36 points and the victory moves the Lakers to seven games above .500 (25-18) for the first time this season after Saturday’s 118-108 win over Golden State.
Saturday night’s nationally televised 118-108 loss pushes the Warriors (22-23) back under .500. Davis torched the shorthanded Warriors with 36 points and 13 rebounds as the Lakers held a comfortable lead for the entire second half. Seven Warriors scored in double figures, but it was an inopportune time for Curry to have an off night.