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Lakers Eyeing Big Man Moussa Diabate
24 Jul
Summary
- Lakers are reportedly pursuing Jonathan Kuminga via sign-and-trade.
- Moussa Diabate is a target, but trade assets are limited.
- Diabate averaged 7.9 points and 8.7 rebounds last season.
The Los Angeles Lakers are actively exploring roster moves despite recent additions of wings Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle. The team reportedly continues to pursue forward Jonathan Kuminga via a potential sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks.
Further strengthening their frontcourt, the Lakers are also looking to add a backup big man to support Walker Kessler. Insider Jovan Buha suggested Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate as a potential target. However, Buha expressed skepticism about the Lakers' ability to acquire Diabate, citing their limited trade assets.
Diabate, a 24-year-old 6-foot-10 center, recorded averages of 7.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game last season. He was instrumental in the Hornets' late-season surge. Diabate has one year remaining on his contract, valued at just under $2.5 million.
