Dec 9, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) and Los Angeles Lakers center
Robert Sacre(50) guard Sacramento Kings guard Nik Stauskas (10) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
2. Nik Stauskas
In less than a year since drafting him, the Sacramento Kings have grown wary of Nik Stauskas and have reportedly made him available for a trade with the hope of finding frontcourt help.
Could there be a more perfect situation for the Lakers?
The former #8 overall draft pick is averaging just 3.7 points and 1.1 rebounds this season in just 14.2 minutes a game. In college, Stauskas was known for his sharp shooting abilities while averaging 17.5 points while shooting 44.2% from the three-point line. In his sophomore season, he led the Michigan Wolverines to the Elite Eight before losing to Julius Randle and the Kentucky Wildcats.
In order to get Stauskas, the Lakers could trade Davis, but Mitch Kupchak and company would likely ask for more. Instead, a deal involving Stauskas and Derrick Williams going from Sacramento for Hill seems most reasonable.