The Lakers' internal debate over choosing their ideal center as a signing

To be or not to be, that is what is being debated in the management of Los Angeles Lakers. Signing a center before the trade deadline isn't just a whim but something completely necessary if they want to contend for the championship. Anthony Davis keeps asking for the arrival of an interior player who can allow him to play as a power forward, considering also his tendency to injuries. Who would fit best and which one is more feasible to sign?

The difficulty for the offices of the Los Angeles franchise is that the answer to that question is not the same. Los Angeles Lakers have several first-round draft picks to trade with but wouldn't want to part with key players from the roster in a trade package, especially if what they receive is not a top-tier player. They are looking for someone to help with rebounding, take some load off AD, and set good screens, so they wouldn't want to give away more than one first-round draft pick. 

The one who best fits that description is the Austrian Jakob Poeltl, but the Raptors are demanding with what they need to let him go. Another option being considered and fitting perfectly is Walker Kessler, but they don't seem inclined in Salt Lake City to make things easier. The players within reach would be Jonas Valanciunas and Nikola Vucevic, but both have a more offensive profile and need space in the paint. Being not great passers would hinder their compatibility with Davis, and they wouldn't contribute much defensively. Therefore, Los Angeles Lakers have a big dilemma ahead.

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