The Lakers may pursue a former Boston Celtics role player if he remains in the U.S. “Daniel Theis is the best center available at the moment, but he's only 6-foot-8 and not at all the lob threat (Luka) Doncic prefers,” CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn wrote Sunday. The Oklahoma City Thunder waived Theis after trading for him on Feb. 5.

Explore why former Celtics center is the Lakers' best option in the free agent market after the rescinded Mark Williams trade.

Although the Los Angeles Lakers' failed trade for Mark Williams will allow the franchise to retain Dalton Knecht, it forces Jaxson Hayes to hold down the fort in the low post. While it would be a long shot,