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Lakers Reportedly 'Made a Call' About Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu at NBA Trade Deadline
- The Los Angeles Lakers explored acquiring Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu around the 2025 NBA trade deadline but ultimately traded for Mark Williams instead.
- The Lakers aimed to add frontcourt depth after heading into the playoffs lacking a clear starting center and backing out of a prior agreement to acquire Williams due to a medical concern.
- Okongwu, a 24-year-old former sixth overall pick, averaged career highs last season with 13.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and contributed 28 double-doubles shooting 57 percent from the field.
- ESPN insider Dave McMenamin revealed that prior to trading for Mark Williams, the Lakers reached out to the Atlanta Hawks to explore the possibility of acquiring Onyeka Okongwu, although details of any discussions were not disclosed.
- The Lakers finished the season lacking a starting-caliber center, signaling they will actively pursue an upgrade at that position during the offseason.
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Lakers Pursued Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu At Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Lakers pursued Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu at the trade deadline. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the news when making an appearance on Jason McIntyre’s Straight Fire podcast. Okongwu averaged 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28 minutes per game. He has emerged as a potential piece of the long-term core […] The post Lakers Pursued Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu At Trade Deadline appeared first on Basketball Insiders | …
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Lakers Notes: Okongwu Trade Talks, Center Acquisition Plans
The Lakers are exploring options for a new center after a failed trade for Mark Williams and have shown interest in Onyeka Okongwu from the Hawks. Analysts suggest they may also consider more conservative trades like Daniel Gafford or spare backups like Goga Bitadze. Dorian Finney-Smith's contract decision looms, but he seems eager to remain with the team, expecting to become a key contributor next season alongside Austin Reaves. By the Numbers …
Lakers Notes: Okongwu, Center Targets, Finney-Smith
Asked during an appearance on the Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcast whether he has heard any buzz linking the Lakers to Onyeka Okongwu, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said Los Angeles inquired with the Hawks about the big man earlier this year. McMenamin believes Okongwu was one of the centers Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka asked Luka Doncic about before the team reached an agreement to acquire Mark Williams. “I do know tha…
NBA insiders reveal the Los Angeles Lakers' top trade target this offseason
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