<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> isn’t getting any younger, and chances are he’ll need more help as the years go by. No team in today’s<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> can win with at least two stars, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>aren’t the exception to that rule.



Rob Pelinka has been adamant about giving James an elite sidekick and someone who could carry the torch once he’s long gone from the team. And he locked that sidekick up for years to come.



However, as good as<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Anthony Davis </a>obviously is as a basketball player, his character was what actually drove the team’s brass to sign him to that big contract extension.



<h2>Lakers Extended Davis Because Of His Character, Says GM</h2>



“Jeanie [Buss], Darvin [Ham] and I were just probably the most excited to just get Anthony’s perspective about what it means to do an extension like this and to become a leader of the Lakers for years to come,” Pelinka told Spectrum Sportsnet. 



“For us, in our conversations with him, it was really centered around his character, who he is as a person, how he treats his teammates. His commitment to being the hardest worker and helping establish our culture with that,” Pelinka added. “Clearly he is one of the game’s most dominant two-way players, but to see his desire to take on those leadership reigns was significant for us to have those conversations with him.”


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Hopefully, Davis will have an injury-free season, although that seems very unlikely, given his history. Also, he’ll need to be more consistent if he intends to lead this team as James keeps getting older.

The Lakers didn't extend Anthony Davis because of his play

The Lakers didn't extend Anthony Davis because of his play - Bolavip US

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For the first time in years, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have reasons to believe. Not only do they have LeBron James, but Rob Pelinka also secured contract extensions for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-reaves">Austin Reaves</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a>.



The 25-year-old has blossomed into a key contributor for the purple and gold, having a breakout season last year. AD, meanwhile, continues to be their biggest star behind The King.



After hitting the open market, Reaves agreed on a four-year, $53 million extension with the Lakers. Davis, on the other hand, agreed on a three-year max extension worth $189m. Many people questioned this decision due to AD’s injury history, but Reaves is convinced the Lakers made the right decision.



<h2>Austin Reaves defends Lakers’ decision on Anthony Davis</h2>



“Sign it! You got to, he’s Anthony Davis,” Reaves said, via HoopsHype. “People out there doubt him sometimes, but he’s arguably one of the most skilled players in the league. He’s got incredible IQ to the game. He’s a joy to play with and a joy to be around, so as long as I can be around him for my career, the better I’ll be for it.”



After reaching the Conference Finals a few months ago, the Lakers are heading into the 2023-24 NBA season with high expectations. Reaves believes the team is in a good place ahead of the upcoming campaign.



“I feel really, really good about what we did,” he said. “You bring back the core that went to the Western Conference Finals and those pieces fit really well with what we kinda need because we lacked that last year.”


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The Lakers have made plenty of moves in free agency, landing Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, and Jaxson Hayes. In addition, they also brought back D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura.

Austin Reaves reacts to Anthony Davis' lucrative deal with the Lakers

Austin Reaves reacts to Anthony Davis' lucrative deal with the Lakers - Bolavip US

L<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">eBron James</a> needed someone who could help them get the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>over the hump. Not many players could efficiently take the offensive load off his shoulders, so they pursued <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis.</a>



Davis was — and still is — one of the best two-way players in the game. However, as good as he is, his inconsistency and injury-proneness have kept him from becoming the Batman to LeBron’s Robin.



Nonetheless, as much as he’s failed in that regard, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka recently stated that Davis is still looking forward to being the leader of one of the most storied franchises in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a>



<h2>Anthony Davis Wants To Lead The Lakers</h2>



“In our conversations with Anthony, his desire to lead our franchise for the next several years became abundantly clear,” the executive revealed. “AD understands that his commitment to being the hardest worker, combined with his high character, is what will help define our culture for many seasons to come.”



“It is a proud day for Lakers Nation when we’re able to extend the contract of one of the game’s most dominant two-way players,” concluded Pelinka.


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Davis will be one of the highest-paid players in the league, and as such, he’ll have plenty of responsibility on his shoulders, especially with LeBron James finally showing signs of aging.

Rob Pelinka reveals Anthony Davis' failed desire with the Lakers

Rob Pelinka reveals Anthony Davis' failed desire with the Lakers - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> fans couldn’t have asked for a better offseason. Rob Pelinka picked up where he left off in February, bringing new faces and extending <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a>‘ deal ahead of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season.



The big man got tied to a three-year, $186 million max contract extension, which gives the purple and gold reasons for optimism going forward. Even if LeBron James decides to leave in the near future, AD will keep the Lakers’ hopes alive.



While his health is still a concerning topic, Davis seems to be extremely committed to doing whatever it takes to bring success back to LA. Pelinka revealed the 30-year-old showed desire to embrace a big role in the years to come before agreeing on an extension.



<h2>Rob Pelinka reveals Anthony Davis’ mindset during contract talks</h2>



“In our conversations with Anthony, his desire to lead our franchise for the next several years became abundantly clear,” Pelinka said, as quoted by ClutchPoints. “AD understands that his commitment to being the hardest worker, combined with high character, is what will help define our culture for many seasons to come. It is a proud day for Lakers Nation when we’re able to extend the contract of one of the game’s most dominant two-way players.”


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When healthy, AD has proven to be the kind of player that can give the Lakers championship aspirations. Of course, the biggest challenge for him will be to play out his contract without missing too many games.

NBA News: Lakers GM sends encouraging message about Anthony Davis

NBA: Lakers GM sends encouraging message about Anthony Davis - Bolavip US

Last season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> had an amazing run during the playoffs. Even though they were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets, the future looked promising.



That’s why Rob Pelinka and the front office made big moves to sign and extend key players: Gabe Vincent, Jaxson Hayes,&nbsp;Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince,&nbsp;Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish and&nbsp;D’Angelo Russell.


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Furthermore, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> confirmed he’ll return for another season making the Lakers a contender in the West against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>, the Nuggets and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a>.



<h2>Which will be the next team of Anthony Davis?</h2>



According to a report from ESPN, Anthony Davis will get a three-year, $186 million contract extension to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers all the way until 2028.


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Now, the total agreement during the next six seasons gives Davis an astounding amount of $270 million. Undoubtedly, if LeBron James is near retirement, Davis is the future leader of the franchise. 


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Furthermore, the contract extension is the biggest per year in NBA history with a spectacular average of $62 million for each of the upcoming seasons. Though Anthony Davis had two years on his previous contract, general manager Rob Pelinka didn’t take any chances to lock his star.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>went to great lengths to pair <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis </a>with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>, and it paid off right away. Still, he hasn’t lived up to the hype as a potential alpha dog on the team.



Even so, Davis has been arguably the most important piece for the purple and gold since he arrived in Southern California. The team will go as far as he can lead them on both ends of the floor.



With that in mind, and despite all the inconsistency and how often he misses game, the Lakers are looking forward to signing him to an extension before the start of the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season.



<h2>Lakers Will Give Davis An Extension Soon</h2>



“Ultimately, making Davis happy is something the Lakers want to continue to do as they see him as a cornerstone of this franchise presently and in the future,” reported Corey Hansford of Lakers Nation. “As it stands, Davis has an early termination option on his contract after this season, meaning he could be a free agent next summer, but expectations are that he won’t be going anywhere.”



“Recent reports suggest that the Lakers view Davis as someone who has represented the franchise extremely well since coming over and want him around moving forward, so expectations are that the two sides will agree to a contract extension before training camp begins,“ added Hansford.


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Davis has earned the right to get paid, and the Lakers won’t risk losing him without getting anything in return, so this was a no-brainer move, even if they have to overpay for his services.

This is where the Lakers stand on Anthony Davis' contract extension

This is where the Lakers stand on Anthony Davis' contract extension - Bolavip US

When the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> traded for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis,</a> they hoped he’d end up being the best player on the team, even ahead of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>. And while he’s been their most-defining factor, he has left some to be desired.



Davis’ inconsistency and injury-proneness have stood in the way more often than not. And as great a player as he is, that might have also taken somewhat of a toll on his reputation.



Nevertheless, Davis’ impact on the team is so big that it goes way beyond the stat sheet. According to rising <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> star Austin Reaves, his sole presence there allows everybody to gamble and be more aggressive on the defensive end of the floor.



<h2>Austin Reaves’ Explains How Anthony Davis Impacts The Lakers’ Defense</h2>



“He’s obviously a good person to have on your team, especially defensively,” Reaves said on All The Smoke. “I don’t think he gets enough credit for what he does for us as guards.”



“Knowing you have him as a rim protector, you can be more physical, more aggressive, you can kind of shoot passing lanes and know if they get in the paint then it’s going to be tough to get two anyways,” added Reaves. “He’s arguably right behind Bron as the most skilled player I’ve ever seen. Just his height, the way he moves, he can handle the ball, he can shoot it. There’s really nothing he can’t do.”


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Davis is a future Hall of Famer and one of the greatest players of all time. Hopefully, this will be the year he finally takes the torch from LeBron and establishes himself as the undisputed alpha dog in Los Angeles.

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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers </a>hoped that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis</a> would step up and be their leader, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> being more of a Robin than a Batman. Needless to say, that hasn’t been the case thus far.



Even so, the Lakers are reportedly on the verge of signing him to a contract extension. They’re still committed to him and plan to shut down all speculation about his future.



With that in mind, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Zach Lowe revealed that Darvin Ham could look to keep the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> champion healthier and happier by pairing him with Jaxson Hayes in the starting lineup.



<h2>Lakers Want Jaxson Hayes Next To Anthony Davis</h2>



(via Lakers Nation)



“Anthony Davis has been pounding the drum ever since he got to L.A. that he doesn’t like to max out his minutes at the 5. His body takes a beating, he likes having a big next to him for rim protection purposes, etc. etc. etc. They won the championship with big bodies in JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard. The team not only listened to him with the acquisition of Jaxson Hayes but made sure it was known that they listened to him in the comments made by Darvin Ham and Rob Pelinka to various reporters and various outlets, myself included, that this was wanting to replicate kind of the lineup they had in 2020 in order to appease Anthony Davis and make him feel good.



So there is a chance that with their re-upped committal to him with an extension this summer that it includes him saying ‘I want to see that other lineup again.’ So you could very well see Jaxson Hayes, AD, and then I think if you go there, it’s LeBron at the 3, Austin at the 2 and probably DLo. But I think Gabe Vincent will get a chance at some point this year, and they got really good depth… It would not shock me if we saw Jaxson Hayes as the starting center to open up the season to see how that looks, but that doesn’t mean that you’re not gonna see Anthony Davis playing center to in the fourth quarter. That’s winning time.”


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Davis will once again be the most important piece of their roster next season, and having a more traditional center next to him might help to keep him healthy once and for all.

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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers</a> traded for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis</a> hoping he’d take over L<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">eBron James</a>. And while that hasn’t happened yet — and likely won’t happen at this point — he has still been a major contributor to the team.



Davis’ injury proneness and inconsistency from time to time have exasperated some fans, and it even led to some questions about a potential contract extension.



However, a report by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin states that he’s expected to sign a new deal with the Purple and Gold before the start of the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season, and it could happen as early as the next couple of weeks.



<h2>Lakers Will Extend Anthony Davis Soon</h2>



(via Dave McMenamin)



“Anthony Davis in Rob [Pelinka’s] estimation is someone that has represented the Lakers really well, citing how he played through his foot injury last year as a major reason why they won a championship in 2020 and he wants to continue to have Anthony Davis as a Laker.



I am not too concerned about how this thing plays out, whether it’s the max amount of years or max amount of dollars are reached, that remains to be seen and that will be figured out between Rich Paul and Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss. But where things stand right now, I expect some sort of an agreement to be reached.



A lot of it is one, recognizing that Anthony Davis as a trade chip, there’s no way to replicate the value of what he brings to the court combined with LeBron James when he’s healthy, you just won’t. It’s absolutely impossible. You also recognize that LeBron turning 39 years old and entering Year 21 has a limited window, so then to try to coalesce with a new group if you were to find this beautiful trade for Anthony Davis, that’s follied, you could be wasting what’s left of LeBron and then beyond that, listen, we know the business of this league. 



If there’s no extension offered, what do you do? You apply pressure the other way and say I want out. So I’m fairly confident that Anthony Davis will come into training camp with an extended deal.”


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Davis is one of the most talented players in the league and he’ll be the key to their success with an aging LeBron. Now, whether they’ll sign him to the max they can offer him, given his history of injuries remains to be seen.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> know they have to maximize <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>‘ championship window while they can. The team has been doing everything it can to help him win another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship, but it looks like it could do even more.



The purple and gold have been aggressive in the first days of free agency, making interesting additions to a team that made the Conference Finals a few months ago. Once again, Rob Pelinka proved his doubters wrong.



Whether the team has enough to contend remains to be seen, but things are looking good on paper. However, the Lakers cannot take anything for granted, which is why they’re expected to tie Anthony Davis down to a contract extension soon.



<h2>Lakers could extend Anthony Davis’ deal before training camp</h2>



According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers could reach an agreement with Anthony Davis before training camp. The big man has one more year under contract with a player option for a further season, but on August 4 he will be eligible to extend for three more years.



“Anthony Davis in Rob [Pelinka’s] estimation is someone that has represented the Lakers really well, citing how he played through his foot injury last year as a major reason why they won a championship in 2020 and he wants to continue to have Anthony Davis as a Laker… I am not too concerned about how this thing plays out, whether it’s the max amount of years or max amount of dollars are reached, that remains to be seen and that will be figured out between Rich Paul and Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss. But where things stand right now, I expect some sort of an agreement to be reached,” McMenamin said on The Lowe Post, via Lakers Nation. 



“A lot of it is one, recognizing that Anthony Davis as a trade chip, there’s no way to replicate the value of what he brings to the court combined with LeBron James when he’s healthy, you just won’t. It’s absolutely impossible. You also recognize that LeBron turning 39 years old and entering Year 21 has a limited window, so then to try to coalesce with a new group if you were to find this beautiful trade for Anthony Davis, that’s follied, you could be wasting what’s left of LeBron and then beyond that, listen, we know the business of this league. If there’s no extension offered, what do you do? You apply pressure the other way and say I want out. So I’m fairly confident that Anthony Davis will come into training camp with an extended deal.”


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The maximum the Lakers can offer AD is a $167.6m, three-year extension, which would be added to his current deal. Needless to say, keeping him in the foreseeable might be crucial to help LeBron chase another ring.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> want to start the upcoming 2023-2024 season with the best possible roster and that includes bench players to help starters like center <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a> who is often the victim of injuries during regular season games.



However, they must make sure that the new players who will strengthen the bench are at the same level as the starters, so that when the starters are resting, the bench can keep the score up.



Anthony Davis is one of the key players for the Lakers, along with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, who make it possible for the franchise to reach the postseason. However, if Davis is injured, the team would lose their starting center, which could be the end of their aspirations for the season.



<h2>Who is the center that could help Anthony Davis?</h2>



According to a recent podcast episode of Sportsworld with Marc Stein, the center the Lakers are eyeing to add to the roster is Christian Wood. This is not the first time Wood has been linked to the franchise. Stein commented, “You’d think because they have Davis, you put Wood next to him, that would be a fit.”



In addition, Stein talked about the Lakers being limited in terms of the money they can spend, saying, “The Lakers are restricted to minimum contracts based on what they can offer.” This means that they would have to offer Wood an attractive contract.



On the other hand, Stein speculated, stating that Christian Wood is a target of interest for the Los Angeles Lakers. He said, “Are the Lakers interested in Wood? No question about they are.”

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> traded multiple valuable assets to pair <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis </a>with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James. </a>In hindsight, it paid off almost right away, as they were able to win a championship in their first season together.



But things haven’t been as good ever since. Before last season, they struggled to even make the playoffs, with Davis not playing up to his standard due to either inconsistency or multiple injuries.



With that in mind, it’s not surprising to see Heavy’s report about the Lakers’ being reluctant to sign him to an extension. He’s one of the best two-way players in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a>, but they don’t seem to trust his durability, and rightfully so.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Don’t Want To Extend Anthony Davis Right Away</h2>



“They entered the summer with AD on the backburner,” one Western Conference exec told Heavy Sports. “They would like to keep it there, keep that extension on the backburner. They do not need to do it right away. I’d say they’re reluctant and you can understand that at this point.”



“They want to see if (Davis) can stay healthy,” the exec said. “They want to see if this group continues to be what it looked like it could be down the stretch last year. And most of all, they want to see what LeBron does next.”



“But they had some things break their way with free agency, with Reaves and Russell. They have a lot of manageable contracts, good assets. There’s no contract on their books that you say, ‘They could never trade that one.’ There’s no Russell Westbrook this time around. So if you can take a chance and get Davis to extend on something that is not the max, if you get him to sign a deal that recognizes that the market might not be great for a guy so injury-prone, it is a risk worth taking,” the executive concluded.


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Of course, everything can change in this league, and Davis is an elite player when he’s at his best, so he could play his way into an extension almost right away. For now, it seems like he’ll have to earn it.

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The new players who have joined the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> during the offseason have two goals: one is to strengthen the roster and cover all the offensive and defensive gaps, and the second is to take the burden off the starters and with a new center <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a> could avoid injuries during the regular season.



The Lakers recently signed Jaxson Hayes in what has been considered a good move by the franchise. He is a fast player who can contribute a lot to the offensive strategy, but they still need a stronger center who is at the same level of Joel Embiid or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic">Nikola Jokic.</a>



The Lakers want to be contenders in the upcoming season, but with so many changes and readjustments within the roster, things could get complicated for them, especially if new players take time to adjust.



<h2>Who are the centers that the Lakers are considering?</h2>



According to an article in The Athletic and reporter Jovan Buha, the Lakers are actively looking for another center to cover the 14th spot on the roster. Two names came to light: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/christian-wood">Christian Wood</a> and Bismack Biyombo.



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Both players have enough experience to join the Lakers, especially Biyombo who played the 2022-2023 season for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a> and has been playing in the league since 2011. On the other hand, Christian Wood is one of the most valuable free agents at the moment who could contribute a lot to the franchise.


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Nonetheless, Davis has left some to be desired more often than not. Besides all the injuries, his inconsistency and seeming lack of toughness have infuriated the fans from time to time.


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Notably, it’s gotten to a point where even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>has had something to say about it. According to CBS Sports’ Bill Reiter, The King isn’t happy with Davis anymore.



<h2>Lakers Is ‘Frustrated And Over’ Anthony Davis</h2>



“LeBron’s moody,” Reiter said on The Zach Gelb Show. “LeBron changes his mind on people, and here’s something that he thinks is true one minute — I have heard he’s over Anthony Davis. He’s frustrated with the guy. He doesn’t believe in his toughness for obvious reasons.”



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<h2>Lakers May Not Break Them Up</h2>



Even so, the Anthony Davis trade is pretty much the biggest move Rob Pelinka has made, so he’s quite unlikely to pull the plug on that experiment any time soon:



“LeBron and A.D. as two pillars is, you know, to us an unmatched combination that will continue to lean into and build around and both incredibly high character players that want to win, play the game the right way,” Pelinka said. “We’re proud of that combination of superstars and want to continue to invest in that and invest in advancing the growth we had this year into next season.”


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LeBron has never hesitated to get rid of his teammates in the past, and this situation could escalate. So, it’ll be up to Davis to prove that he’s up to the task of finally stepping up and carrying the torch as the team’s go-to guy on a nightly basis.

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After a disappointing 4-0 loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a> in the Western Conference Finals, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> face a critical offseason. They have important free agents to re-sign, but there seems to be a possibility for the creation of a new Big Three with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a>.



The Lakers have to address contract situations involving Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura. Signing those two players would be huge for their attempt of maximize the championship window LeBron provides, so that should be their priority.


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However, there is also a chance they could get a veteran to help at the point guard position. A move of this caliber could add help there because they have been inconsistent, with D’Angelo Russell failing to perform in their last series as a true third option.



<h2>Los Angeles Lakers are interested in Chris Paul</h2>



Phoenix were reportedly decided to move on from the 38-year-old player, with June 28 being the deadline. He recently said that he wants to stay on the team, although his 30.8M salary for next season seems too high for his latest contributions.



In that context, Los Angeles could step up to sign the veteran for the right price. The Lakers reportedly have strong interest in signing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a> if he is waived by the Phoenix Suns, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic.



The Suns had a very disappointing season. They were title contenders before the season began, but the trade they completed for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a> skyrocketed their odds. However, they were eliminated by the Nuggets in the semifinals. They fired head coach Monty Williams, and more changes could come.

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