The Lakers want big center! Hornets Jazz swaps, Nurkic is expected to join forces with James

According to NBA famous reporter Shams, the Jazz have traded defender Sexton and the 2030 second round pick to the Hornets in exchange for center Nurkic. Currently, the Jazz's center position is close to saturation, and Nurkic is likely to continue to move around, and the Lakers are the potential team they like.

Currently, high-quality inside players such as Capela, Connet, Lopez and Turner have all gone to other teams, and the Lakers can only stare at them and are unable to strengthen. The only hopeful Ayton is also somewhat uncertain now, so despite his decline in form, Nurkic can still become the key signing for the Lakers.

Nurkic played with the Suns and Hornets last season and basically started, and his data was stable at 10+10. His pick-and-roll quality is excellent, he can protect the frame well, and has a small support, which can be said to be very suitable for Doncic and James.

Pellinka's current operations have confused many Lakers fans. After all, the Rockets, Mavericks and Nuggets in the Western Conference have all had a great upgrade in lineups, and the Timberwolves and Warriors have not been weakened. If the Lakers want to remain competitive next season, they still need to have follow-up actions.