This trade idea would give the Lakers the type of young center they badly need who is athletic and active defensively and on ...

After making their big acquisition of Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers at least looked into another significant deal ...

The Los Angeles Lakers need a center, and they nearly had one at the NBA trade deadline. But then the physical for Hornets ...

We now know of another big man the Lakers tried to pair with Luka Dončić; here's a guide to the kind of player they'll pursue ...

The Lakers would finally have their answer when it comes to a starting-caliber center in Okongwu, who averaged career highs ...

The Los Angeles Lakers' No. 1 agenda item for the offseason is no secret. After trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks ...

After landing in Los Angeles, GM Rob Pelinka and Doncic sat down in February and went over possible big men that could ...

One name that Pelinka reportedly made calls about was Atlanta Hawks young big man Onyeka Okongwu. The 24-year-old is in the ...

The Los Angeles Lakers had noteworthy plans at the trade deadline, which could offer clues about their offseason outlook.

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka reportedly called the Atlanta Hawks about Onyeka Okongwu at the trade deadline ...

Okongwu, having just completed the first year of a four-year, $62 million contract, is known for his athleticism and defensive skills, despite being slightly undersized for the center position. His ...

Okongwu eventually led Chino Hills to two more state titles after the departure of the Ball brothers and was twice named Mr. California Basketball (in 2018 and 2019). From there, Okongwu played one ...