1. Daniel Gafford, Dallas (trade) The two names that get brought up the most when discussing big men targets for the Lakers this summer are Dallas’ Daniel Gafford and Brooklyn’s Nic Claxton.

Oct 17, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center.

Those guys stayed in Dallas. They didn't come to L.A. with Luka. But the Lakers will be looking to find a player with a similar skill set as we reach toward Thursday's trade deadline." ...