Los Angeles Lakers: 5 realistic trade targets ahead of the deadline

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Los Angeles Lakers trade target: Mo Bamba

The Los Angeles Lakers need help on the defensive end and there are whispers that they aren’t in love with the production and impact that they’ve gotten from the center position. One potential candidate at the deadline could be Mo Bamba.

The Orlando Magic are reportedly open to trading Bamba and he could probably be had fairly cheap. He hasn’t lived up to the expectations that many placed upon him when he was drafted but is still a fairly productive player.

Bamba is averaging 10 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks per game on 44 percent shooting from the field. He could slide into the Lakers’ starting 5 and could help protect Anthony Davis defensively in the paint.