Los Angeles Lakers trade targets to replace Anthony Davis following Luka Doncic deal

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The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off the most shocking deal in NBA history on Saturday night, agreeing to a Luka Doncic trade with the Dallas Mavericks. While Anthony Davis is off the Lakers roster, nearly as shocking to the NBA world is the number of assets Los Angeles was able to keep while still landing Doncic.

Outside of Davis, the only valuable asset the Lakers parted with was their 2029 first-round pick. It still leaves Rob Pelinka with the ability to package its 2031 first-round pick and first-round swap rights in 2028 and 2030. Furthermore, the Lakers can package 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht in deals. While none of this necessarily means another blockbuster trade is coming, it’s worth exploring Lakers trade targets.

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Nikola Vucevic, C, Chicago Bulls

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Walker Kessler, C, Utah Jazz

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Nic Claxton, C, Brooklyn Nets

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Jonas Valanicunas, C, Washington Wizards

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Myles Turner, C, Indiana Pacers

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Robert Williams, C, Portland Trail Blazers

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