Why do the Lakers do this? Every time you see Anthony Davis playing with a Center, you see why he wants to play in the 4th or with a big, because he feels more free in offense and defense, because does not have to be the anchor of the teams and can play defense in the helps where he is really the best defensive player, also in attack he is not paired with the center and can play more open and free. Thats why adding a starting center to this team will help a lot, so someone like Ayton who is consistent, have a good mid-range shoot, a good post game and can handle to try to improve his game to the 3pt line can be a good addition to the team, because AD will solve all the defensive problems Ayton can have and Ayton will help a lot in the defensive and offensive rebound where he is great. Also adding another true backup Center like Kessler will help a lot in the rotation. Also and the another important addition is Gary Trent Jr, elite 3&D wing/guard and perfect to pair with Reaves in the starting lineup and in the idea of what JJ Redick wants to apply to this team, the AD HUD Attack, something similar to what Jokic does and Embiid has start doing this year. Also adding a solid backup PG.

• PG REAVES / BANTON

• SG GTJ / CHRISTIE

• SF LEBRON / DALTON

• PF AD / VANDO

• C AYTON / KESSLER / HAYES

Why Portland would do this? They have drafted a Center in the draft with Clingan, who will fit better in the team than Ayton, better defensive Center and could be a better offensive player for Portland. So adding more young wings to the team like Rui and a solid backup PG like Gabe if he is Healthy for Ayton is a solid and fair price.

Why Raptors do this? Simple they get something value back from GTJ.

Why Jazz do this? They get and expiring contract in Dlo and 1 FRP for Kessler, also Lakers would delete the protections from 2027 FRP.