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.

One name that Pelinka reportedly made calls about was Atlanta Hawks young big man Onyeka Okongwu. The 24-year-old is in the first year of a four-year, $62 million contract, and while he is