Lakers Targeting 3 Backup Centers | Jalen Smith, Karlo Matkovic & Jericho Sims to LA?

Lakers Targeting 3 Backup Centers | Jalen Smith, Karlo Matkovic & Jericho Sims to LA? Follow My Kick Channel to Catch Me Live : https://kick.com/redmanlyons Follow me on X : https://x.com/Redman_Lyons Lakers Trade Rumors: According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are targeting three specific backup centers to fill their frontcourt depth behind Walker Kessler. The names on Rob Pelinka's radar are Jalen Smith of the Chicago Bulls, Karlo Matkovic of the New Orleans Pelicans, and Jericho Sims of the Milwaukee Bucks. With Luka Dončić now the face of the franchise and Austin Reaves locked in as a key piece, the Lakers need a reliable big man to anchor their second unit. In this video, we break down each player's strengths, weaknesses, and fit alongside Luka Dončić, and predict which center the Lakers are most likely to acquire. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily Lakers news, trade rumors, and free agency updates! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Dan Woike's Report: The Athletic Breakdown 1:20 - Why the Lakers NEED a Backup Center 3:00 - Target #1: Jalen Smith (Chicago Bulls) 6:15 - Target #2: Karlo Matkovic (New Orleans Pelicans) 9:30 - Target #3: Jericho Sims (Milwaukee Bucks) 12:45 - Who Fits Best With Luka Dončić? 15:00 - Final Prediction: Who Do the Lakers Sign? 🔗 RELATED VIDEOS: • Lakers Trade Deandre Ayton to Wizards: Full Breakdown • Walker Kessler to Lakers: Sign-and-Trade Details • Lakers 2026 Offseason: Every Move So Far lakers,lakers news,lakers trade,lakers backup center,jalen smith lakers,karlo matkovic lakers,jericho sims lakers,dan woike the athletic,lakers free agency 2026,luka doncic,austin reaves,walker kessler,deandre ayton trade,lakers center targets,nba offseason 2026,lakers roster moves,rob pelinka,lakers nation,lakers rumors,chicago bulls,new orleans pelicans,milwaukee bucks #lakers #lakersnews #lakerstrade #nba #nbaoffseason #jalensmith #karlomatkovic #jerichosims #lukadoncic #austinreaves #walkerkessler #lakersfreeagency #lakers2026 #robpelinka #lakerscenter #lakersbackupcenter #nbatraderumors #lakersnation #lakeshow #danwoike #theathletic