Claxton can play both ways, protecting the rim in a way the Lakers desperately need with Anthony Davis gone and creating a lob threat for Doncic. He will also offer L.A. a $21 million expiring contract in 2027-28 that will provide roster flexibility shortly after what the team hopes will be the inking of a long-term extension for Doncic.

Two Nets centers could be trade targets for the Lakers following their bombshell trade swapping Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has expressed his excitement over getting to work with Luka Doncic under the same team, even prior to the former Dallas Mavericks star making his debut as a Laker.