The Los Angeles Lakers have a few glaring needs during the offseason, but finding a long-term center has to be the top priority for Luka Doncic.

Doncic, who can get centers open looks at the rim and around the 3-point line, would benefit greatly from the Lakers making the right moves this offseason.

However, with somewhat limited assets outside of Austin Reaves, Los Angeles could find itself in a difficult situation to make a blockbuster deal.

In a recent trade proposal, the Lakers would find a star-caliber center for Reaves in a deal involving Jarred Vanderbilt, too. The trade would send Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies to Los Angeles.

“The Lakers had the most glaring lineup need in the NBA, and their lack of a real big man ultimately cost them their season. The Lakers traded away superstar big man Anthony Davis in exchange for Luka Doncic. Now that they have Doncic as an offensive-minded guard to run the offense, they might look to deal their other as an Anthony Davis replacement.

“In this trade idea, the Lakers send Austin Reaves to the Memphis Grizzlies to bring in two-time All-Star and 2022-23 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Jaren Jackson Jr wrote.

Jackson is coming off his best season offensively, averaging 22.2 points and shooting 48.8% from the field and 37.5% from 3-point range. He’s not the best rebounder, but he’s an elite rim defender, something the Lakers needed during their first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Moving on from Reaves will be a difficult decision from the Lakers’ perspective, but Jackson would be a perfect addition if they traded him.