The Lakers reportedly wanted to sign Marc Gasol by trading big man JaVale McGee and a second-round draft pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Jordan Bell and Alfonzo McKinnie.
Marc Gasol spent the past one and a half seasons with the Toronto Raptors and was a key figure for winning NBA Champions 2019-2020 title. Former Raptors was a first-team All-NBA selection for the 2014-15 season. Gasol also was the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for 2012-13.
Javale McGee was really a vital player for Lakers for the 2019-20 NBA Champions, McGee spent the last two seasons with the Lakers. The 3-time champion averaged 6.6 points and 5.7 rebounds while starting 68 games last season with champions LA Lakers.