This proposed Lakers trade would see Austin Reaves sent to the Celtics in exchange for Jrue Holiday, a proven defensive ace and NBA champion.

The Lakers, of course, have already lost all leverage here, since the entire NBA knows they have a glaring void at the center position. And since they don't have many great trade assets to begin with, potential trade partners will be out to take L.A. for everything it's worth.

That's priority No. 1 for the Lakers, and there's a chance that their top guard, Austin Reaves, could be on his way out in order to bolster other needs on the roster. Reaves is a potential trade candidate for the Lakers,

The Phoenix Suns are still shopping for trade partners for star forward Kevin Durant, and it sounds like the Boston Celtics could get involved to move on from one of their veterans.

Holiday’s age and salary makes the fit a bit tricky for Sacramento, a team that took a step back last season and has a new general manager in Scott Perry. The Kings could look elsewhere for a point guard on the free agent market or via trade if they aren’t willing to absorb Holiday’s big long-term deal or opt for a younger option. .

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Kings are interested in kicking the tires on a Holiday trade. The Kings traded De'Aaron Fox last season. With the Kings in the market for a new starting point guard, Holiday could be the answer to their issues. They are a team that is caught in the middle, but they are still trying to win.