ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin reported that the Lakers have many goals in strengthening the center position this offseason.

Sources revealed that Kessler was one of the centers that the Lakers had asked for before the trade last season, but the Jazz's asking price (multiple first-round picks) was too high.

In addition, the Lakers also called the Hawks last season to ask about the opponent's sports inside player Okongwu. Sources also said that since last season, the Lakers have considered centers within other contract periods, including Clarkston of the Nets and Rowe of the Trail Blazers.

Other free agent big men the Lakers may target include veterans Capela, Horford and Brooke Lopez.