After filling their void at center with former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, the next order of 2025 NBA offseason business for the Los Angeles Lakers should be beefing up their perimeter defense.

Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy and Will Blackmon discuss whether Andrew Wiggins would make the Los Angeles Lakers contenders. The Miami Heat are asking for Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht and their 2031 first-round pick.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ front office has kept trade rumors swirling as they explore ways to strengthen their roster and compete for a championship next season. With free agency drawing to a close, Los Angeles is looking at potential deals to boost its depth at forward and on the wing — but some proposals have caught fans completely off guard.

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. Hayes' agents, Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison of WME Basketball, finalized a contract with Lakers president Rob Pelinka on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/fZOeqVyo9u

The Los Angeles Lakers further shored up their depth at center by bringing back center Jaxson Hayes, according to ESPN. Hayes' one-year pact with the Lakers was reached on Thursday, the day after news broke that the team will sign Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal.

The summer transaction cycle isn't what it used to be, but we still had plenty of action to analyze this week.

While acquiring Deandre Ayton is a sure-fire win, the Lakers need to make a few more moves to truly position themselves as contenders.