The Los Angeles Lakers need a center but will only trade Austin Reaves if it's for one of the best in the game.

While trade speculation continues to swirl around guard Austin Reaves, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka offered a firm endorsement this week, referring to Reaves as one of the franchise’s three foundational pieces,

Fresh off a loss in the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers are weighing all their options for the upcoming offseason, including on the trade market. While the Lakers would prefer not to break up their star-studded trio, they might consider something major if there's an opportunity to add a well-established center.