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It reportedly didn’t take long for Luka Dončić to influence Los Angeles Lakers’ Front Office.

ESPNs Dave McMenamine Reported that the five-time all-NBA selection met with Lakers Monday “and impressed with them his desire to have” a great man who is mobile and a lob threat on the floor with him as he runs the offense.

So Los Angeles replied by adding center Mark Williams from Charlotte Hornets in return for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, A 2031 Unprotected Choosing the First Round and a 2030 pick exchange on Wednesday per. Espn’s Shams Charania.

Lakers’ biggest concern after acting Anthony Davis in the Dončić agreement was the influence of the frontcourt depth, and this trait treated this hole by giving them a double-dual threat that can work in pick-and-rolls with Dončić and LeBron James.

William’s average 15.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per Match while shooting 58.6 percent off the field this season.

There is a durability question that sees how Williams has played 85 of possible 213 matches since joining the league in 2022, but McMenamine noted that “Los Angeles is sure of his medical” after he did not need surgery Recent back and foot damage.

Lakers’ aggressive approach ahead of Thursday’s 7 p.m. 15 A trade deadline has set them nicely to compete at a loaded Western conference.

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It should help them continue their momentum they have built by winning seven of the last eight.