They lack a legitimate defensive center other than Anthony Davis, a 3-and-D wing and overall speed and athleticism at the guard and wing spots. Head coach JJ Redick looked to mitigate a couple of these issues by starting Cam Reddish and moving D'Angelo Russell to the bench before Friday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers,

Since acquiring Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade in 2019, the Lakers have yet to make any splashes via trade or in free agency. On paper, they are one of the best teams in the

According to veteran NBA writer Marc Stein, the Lakers front office is already exploring ways to improve the roster.

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the new NBA season with a record of 5-4. They've been more competitive than most people believed they'd be, especially with the team bringing back essentially the same roster from last season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to find a way to get better, and the main constant has been wanting to get another center.