The Los Angeles Lakers' need for an upgrade at the center spot is both obvious and pressing. It's just not one they can afford to overspend on

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had the most promising off-season and start to the new season. With only a few games above .500 and the roster lacking some depth in areas, there has been uncertainty as to if the roster is here to stay or be involved in a trade.

With the Lakers still searching for a big, perhaps Gabe Vincent could be packaged in a deal to get Jonas Valančiūnas of the Wizards to Los Angeles.