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Lakers trade rumors: Five players that could change Los Angeles

By Keith Rivas

Jan 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is guarded by Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is guarded by Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) looks on after being called for a foul during the second half against Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) looks on after being called for a foul during the second half against Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Andre Drummond

The reason that Andre Drummond tops this list because of the fact that he’d address the issue the Lakers face at center.

Finding a long term answer is where the issue lies, as short-term solutions haven’t really worked out.

Ivica Zubac has been showing promise as a rookie, but there’s still a lot of room for him to grow. The off-season pursuit and signing of Timofey Mozgov hasn’t gone as planned, and they need a play-maker at that position.

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Grabbing a talented, powerful center like Drummond would give the Lakers authority not seen down low in quite some time.

Their young core has shown flashes of energy, but having a big man doing the dirty work would make their opponents respect that part of the floor more.

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