Lakers consider trade to acquire Moussa Diabate for Bronny James

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a potential trade involving Bronny James as part of a deal to acquire young center Moussa Diabate from the Charlotte Hornets. A proposed three-team trade, suggested by writer Sai Mohan, would send James and Dalton Knecht to the Hornets in exchange for Diabate, along with young wing Liam McNeeley and a second-round pick. The Lakers are aiming to add a backup center to bolster their roster depth behind Walker Kessler. Diabate is regarded as a promising player, showing significant improvement last season.

• 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Writer proposes trade that unloads Bronny James for young center