The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors could both use an effective big guy out of the free agent market. L.A. has been linked to Deandre Ayton since he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers, but it sounds like there's another option.

Center has been a gaping hole for the Lakers ever since they dealt Anthony Davis, but the big-man market boomed on Monday. Clint Capela, Brook Lopez and Luke Kornet have all agreed to sign new deals at price points the Lakers were unlikely to match. At this point, it's probably Deandre Ayton or bust for the Lakers at center.

LeBron James potentially soft-launching a trade request isn’t the only notable news that came out before NBA free agency officially begins.