All articles tagged with #backup center
The Lakers, after trading Deandre Ayton for cap relief and draft picks, are exploring backup-center targets with Andre Drummond and Kevon Looney among the leading options, while other names like Jonas Valančiūnas and Nick Richards are also floated as possible fits.
After selecting AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick, Washington holds picks 51 and 60 in Round 2 and is weighing backup-center options—Henri Veesaar, Felix Okpara, Trevon Brazile, Ugonna Onyenso and Maliq Brown—potentially even trading up to secure size behind Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr.
The Atlanta Falcons' recent roster cuts reveal key insights: Jovaughn Gwyn is now the backup center, Easton Stick is the QB3, and the team is shifting towards a youth movement on defense, moving away from veteran players like Morgan Fox to prioritize upside and future potential.
The Miami Heat are currently in a holding pattern with two open roster spots as they await the resolution of the Damian Lillard situation. Without trading for Lillard, the Heat can only add players on veteran's minimum deals. There are several free agents with ties to the organization, including Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic, who are looking for contracts. The Heat are unlikely to use their three trade exceptions unless it's part of a blockbuster trade for Lillard. They have multiple options at backup center, including Kevin Love, Thomas Bryant, and Orlando Robinson. Restricted free agent Jamal Cain is trying to secure a contract during Summer League.