The Lakers, of course, have already lost all leverage here, since the entire NBA knows they have a glaring void at the center position. And since they don't have many great trade assets to begin with, potential trade partners will be out to take L.A. for everything it's worth.

This proposed Lakers trade would see Austin Reaves sent to the Celtics in exchange for Jrue Holiday, a proven defensive ace and NBA champion.

That's priority No. 1 for the Lakers, and there's a chance that their top guard, Austin Reaves, could be on his way out in order to improve other needs on the roster. Reaves is a potential trade candidate for the Lakers,