Lakers named among suitors who should chase Kel'el Ware

NBA insider Kevin O'Connor writes that Milwaukee wouldn't oppose moving Kel'el Ware or Myles Turner during a transitional year. O'Connor argues seven teams, including the Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, Pistons, Raptors, Sixers and Timberwolves, should have interest in either big man.

Ware averaged 11.1 points, 9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks last season while shooting nearly 40% from three, though his defensive consistency has been inconsistent under Erik Spoelstra. Nothing suggests Milwaukee and the Lakers have actually discussed a deal.

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