The Lakers have some decisions to make before the roster is finalized. The most prominent is around the 14th roster spot, widely expected to go to another center. Or at the least, a really big power forward who can absorb minutes at the five. With Anthony Davis's health a priority, and a spotty injury history, reliable backups are critical. Right now, the Lakers only have free agent signee Jaxson Hayes, who disappointed in a big way over four years in New Orleans, and two-way signee Colin Castleton, a rookie out of Florida.

Not exactly the most comforting options for a team that figures to lean on its backup center fairly significantly throughout the year.

So who do they go get?

The names aren't super exciting, and all options have serious flaws (which is to be expected, given the Lakers can only offer a minimum deal). Old faces like Wenyen Gabriel, Mo Bamba, and Montrezl Harrell, or new (to the Lakers, at least) guys like Christian Wood, Bismack Biyombo, and Willy Hernangomez.

What qualities are most important for the Lakers to target?

Meanwhile, the team played its first Summer League game on Monday. Max Christie was among the key players to watch, as fans hoped to see that nice leap between a player's rookie and sophomore seasons. Second year guys should look better than the rookies... so how did Christie do?

What about first rounder Jalen Hood-Schifino? Last year's draftee Cole Swider? Or Castelton? What should fans look for tonight, in the team's second game?

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers have to sign another center, right? Even if a better player is available at another position?

SEGMENT 2: Who are the best options for the Lakers at center? What qualities should they be hunting?

SEGMENT 3: Recapping Summer League Game 1: Max Christie, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Cole Swider and Colin Castleton.

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