Lakers Nation voice pitches Bitadze trade as Kessler insurance

Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane floated Orlando's Goga Bitadze as a potential backup center target, calling him a good fit alongside countryman Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Bitadze is making roughly $7.6 million on an expiring deal, which Lane says could make him affordable in a trade. He cautioned the Lakers have no open roster spot, would need to send out multiple pieces, and that most teams won't engage in trade talks until mid-December.

$7.6MBitadze ORL → LAL

Goga Bitadze Kevon Looney Sandro Mamukelashvili Walker Kessler

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