Lakers Eyeing Trade for Magic’s Goga Bitadze This Offseason

Orlando, FL – The Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing the potential acquisition of center Goga Bitadze from the Orlando Magic as the offseason approaches. With three capable centers on the roster, the Magic may be willing to trade Bitadze, who has shown promise in his time with the team.

Bitadze, 25, played 70 games last season, averaging 7.2 points and 6.6 rebounds. He signed a three-year, $25 million contract last summer, making his deal manageable for teams looking to bolster their frontcourt. CBS Sports recently highlighted him as a player the Lakers should monitor closely.

A CBS Sports analyst commented on Bitadze, saying, “He makes the easy passes consistently and he’s really grown as a finisher with the Magic. He’s not a great free-throw shooter, but he’s good enough not to get hacked. With two affordable years left on his contract, the cap-strapped Magic might be open to a trade for him.”

The Lakers are currently in the market for a center to fill the void left by Anthony Davis‘s trade earlier in the offseason. Bitadze’s ability to protect the rim could prove valuable to the Lakers, particularly as they work to improve their defense.

With the Magic facing a potential cap crunch and other big men on their roster, the likelihood of Bitadze being traded increases. The Lakers might see him as a fit to help them remain competitive in the Western Conference.

As the offseason progresses, the Lakers’ interest in Bitadze could evolve into a concrete trade proposal as they explore multiple paths to enhance their roster.