So, the Lakers' new duo of LeBron James and Luka Dončić was good enough to carry Los Angeles into the postseason but not very deep. Both will presumably be a part of the roster this coming season—though James has a player option—so adding a center remains the top priority.

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers tried to acquire Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu before the failed Mark Williams deal with the Charlotte Hornets. The Hawks kept Okongwu,

Los Angeles general manager Rob Pelinka acquired Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets after meeting with Doncic. The Lakers were all set to start Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Williams. However, Williams failed his physical with the Lakers, so the trade fell through.