The Lakers may pursue a former Boston Celtics role player if he remains in the U.S. “Daniel Theis is the best center available at the moment, but he's only 6-foot-8 and not at all the lob threat (Luka) Doncic prefers,” CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn wrote Sunday. The Oklahoma City Thunder waived Theis after trading for him on Feb. 5.

However, just as Lakers fans were beginning to celebrate their newfound championship potential, the trade was rescinded, sending shockwaves through the basketball world. It was re

The Lakers desperately needed to make this move as it gave them a true center on a roster that currently lacks one. After trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in the Luka Doncic deal, the Lakers were left with just Jaxson Hayes, Christian Koloko, and Trey Jemison III as potential center options.

"Len and the Lakers hold mutual interest after their trade for Mark Williams fell through." As a 12-year veteran big, Len could still have plenty left in the tank as a potential m

After trading Anthony Davis, the lone big men on the Lakers' roster are Jaxson Hayes, Christian Koloko, and Trey Jemison III. Potential stretch fives include Markieff Morris and Christian Wood, although the latter hasn't played this season due to offseason knee surgery.

The team says in a statement there was a “failure to satisfy a condition of the trade,” with ESPN reporting that the 7-foot center failed the Lakers’ physical exam.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade with the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams was rescinded after a failed physical examination, people with knowledge of the situation confirmed Saturday.

The Lakers are reportedly planning to target the buyout market for help at the center position after they rescinded the Mark Williams trade.

Although the Los Angeles Lakers' failed trade for Mark Williams will allow the franchise to retain Dalton Knecht, it forces Jaxson Hayes to hold down the fort in the low post. While it would be a long shot,