Claxton is a quality defender and has the makings of a perfect fit for the Lakers' system. The team could benefit exponentially by developing a pick-and-roll pairing with Luka Dončić, and at just 26 years old, he could be the building block for Los Angeles that he never really had the chance to be for the Nets.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly made an offer to the Utah Jazz for center Walker Kessler that remains on the table.

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to find a center this offseason, but that process might be more difficult than they initially anticipated.