If the Lakers can’t land Walker Kessler, Onyeka Okongwu is another realistic option to pursue, especially with Porzingis now in ATL."I do know the Lakers made a call to the Hawks around the trade deadline about Okongwu,” per Dave McMenamin on Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre. pic.twitter.com/C36g9cYmfn— SleeperLakers (@SleeperLakers) June 25, 2025
I’d do this, doubt Atlanta does w/o draft picks in the deal from us.
But the real issue is he’s just recently been extended at a very reasonable rate for the next couple seasons and with Porzingis being a walking injury concern they’ll want him as the backup/slot starter since they’re likely to let Capella walk now.
If Clint re-ups then this is a lot more likely.