There's no doubt that the Los Angeles Lakers are aggressive in their trade deals even after the Luka Doncic trade. The team is desperately proving that it can be a top 3 force in the Western Conference.

Recently, the team has reportedly talked with the Atlanta Hawks about a possible trade for veteran center Clint Capela.

Capela is no longer a stranger in the playoff scene, but he did not sustain being a "double-double" machine due to injuries and personal reasons. He has missed six games in a row.

Big Man Clint Capela Under Lakers' Target List

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Clint Capela has always been one of the best rim protectors and rebounders in the league. The league mostly felt his presence during his Houston Rockets stint. Fans admired his ability to finish alley-oops and block shots with ease. For a team seeking a legit big man, he's one on the list.

According to Sports Tak, Capela has averaged 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game while shooting a remarkable 55.9% from the field. These figures, obtained in only 21.4 minutes per game, showed how efficient he is once he's already on the court.

A Throwback to Capela's Most Dominating Plays

Capela's strongest season was in 2020-21 with the Hawks, where he was sixth in Defensive Player of the Year voting and topped the league in rebounding with 14.3 per game. But his best years were from 2014 to 2020 with the Houston Rockets.

There, he formed a deadly pick-and-roll partnership with James Harden, finishing plays off with thunderous alley-oops and offering an interior presence that anchored the Rockets' offense.

For any teams seeking to add depth on the front line, Capela's defensive talent is hard to ignore. This time, the Lakers are hopeful to use his abilities especially since they lack an experienced defensive center.

How Can Capela Help Doncic and LeBron

Atlanta Hawks already set their eyes on Onyeka Okongwu as a starting center. But there's a chance Robert Williams III will be acquired soon, leaving Capela out of the big man picture.

The Lakers are not only interested in Capela for his defensive abilities but also because he has shown that he can succeed playing in an elite playmaker system. Luka Doncic and LeBron James have incredible court vision and can create scoring chances for teammates.

The Sporting News writer Dean Simon said that the 6-foot-10 Swiss player would make a perfect fit for the two superstars. Given that he's a lob threat and defensive anchor, the offense will smoothly flow once he gains control of the blocked shots and screens.

Lakers' Desire to Improve Frontcourt

The Lakers fully understand that their championship window is short, as LeBron James is approaching the final stages of his storied career.

Adding a veteran big man such as Capela would serve to meet their rim protection and rebounding needs while enabling Jaxson Hayes to transition to the power-forward spot.