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At this point, it’s not about whether the Milwaukee Bucks will follow through on a blockbuster offseason trade featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, but rather who will partner with Milwaukee to complete the biggest deal of the summer.

ESPN analyst Bobby Marks was asked by Jorge Sedano and Scott Kaplan of ESPN LA 710 radio if there are big men the team could acquire in order to compete with the quality big men on other good and great teams. Marks said that Robert Williams III of the Portland Trail Blazers has been talked about as an option.

Lakers insider Jovan Buha revealed Los Angeles already has separate offseason plans ready depending on LeBron James’ free agency decision.

All the latest NBA rumors, including a hitch in the Lakers' pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, an update on LeBron James' free agency timeline, and finalists in the Blazers head coaching search.

The Lakers may need to cross one ideal Luka Doncic fit off their draft board, as Arizona's Koa Peat is likely to return to college.

The Lakers are set to work out Villanova big man Duke Brennan as Los Angeles continues evaluating frontcourt options ahead of the NBA Draft.

As the Los Angeles Lakers expand their front office under new owner Mark Walter, they are casting a wide net in search of candidates from around the NBA to work alongside Rob Pelinka.

One NBA insider views a center from the UConn Huskies as a player the Los Angeles Lakers should target in the draft.