Lakers consider trade for center Jay Huff to enhance depth

The Los Angeles Lakers are evaluating a potential trade to acquire center Jay Huff from the Indiana Pacers. Currently, the Lakers have a starting center in Walker Kessler, but lack reliable depth behind him, making Huff an attractive option. Huff, a 7-foot-1 player, recorded 153 blocks last season, ranking second in the NBA. He has also shown the ability to shoot from three-point range effectively, hitting 119 shots from beyond the arc in the same period. The Lakers could trade wing Dalton Knecht and a second-round pick for Huff, who previously played with the organization. The potential move would address concerns over Kessler's injury history and bolster the team's frontcourt.

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