The Los Angeles Lakers, having already acquired Marcus Smart to bolster their defense, are now considering trading for Robert Williams III. Analyst Caleb Hightower suggests reuniting Smart with his former Celtics teammate to enhance the Lakers' interior presence.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been named the betting favorite to land Robert Williams III, according to odds released by Bovada. The Lakers come in at +185, ahead of the Golden State Warriors (+255), Milwaukee Bucks (+375), Boston Celtics (+475) and several other contenders.

Robert Williams III could be the next big piece in L.A.’s title puzzle. Here’s why the Lakers are pushing hard to land him.

The Lakers may not be done making moves. They’ve emerged as the betting favorites to land a former All-Defensive big man this offseason.

On Thursday, Walker signed with a new team over two years since his Lakers departure. Since leaving the Lakers as a free agent in 2023, Walker also had stints with the Brooklyn Ne