Lakers still hunting a starting power forward via trade

Jovan Buha said on his Buha's Block show that Los Angeles remains interested in trading for a starting-caliber power forward, whether now or closer to the deadline.

The Lakers missed out on offseason targets like Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga after adding Quentin Grimes and Walker Kessler. Buha said the front office isn't fully settled on its current wing options around Luka Doncic.

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