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Rob Pelinka says Lakers searching trade market for big - ESPN

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — While welcoming superstar Luka Doncic, 25, to the franchise to pair with LeBron James, 40, Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka admitted that more needs to be done to make L.A. a true championship contender.

«We know that our roster has continued work to do to become complete,» Pelinka said during an introductory news conference with Doncic on Tuesday morning. «We know we have a need for a big.»

The Lakers acquired Doncic, along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, in a stunning deal over the weekend as part of a three-team trade with the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz. L.A. sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie and their 2029 first-round pick to Dallas. Utah received two second-round picks (the L.A. Clippers' in 2025 and the Mavs' in 2025) as incentive for taking on Jalen Hood-Schifino's expiring contract from the Lakers.

Parting with Davis, 31, considered to be one of the best two-way big men in the sport, has left a center-sized hole in the Lakers lineup. When asked what kind of skill set in a big man he is looking for, Pelinka said: «Versatility, mobility, a vertical lob threat, I think that's a key to the spacing that Luka likes to play. Competitive. I think that those are some of the core things there. Those players are hard to find. But we'll accomplish the task that's before us. We'll find a way.»

Jaxson Hayes started the last two games at center prior to the trade while Davis was out with an abdominal injury, totaling 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting, 12 rebounds, four blocks and three steals. He also was whistled for six fouls in 47 minutes. Hayes, 24, is a 7-footer with length and athleticism, but has struggled against burlier centers and with

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