NBA OFFSEASON TRADE: Lakers Land 7-Foot, $150 Million Center Zach Edey to Form Big 3 With Luka Doncic and LeBron James
In a stunning NBA offseason move that is sending shockwaves across the league, the Los Angeles Lakers have officially acquired 7-foot center Zach Edey in a blockbuster trade.
Edey, a rebounding and low-post breakout star and the recent recipient of a $150 million contract extension, is set to join forces with Luka Doncic and LeBron James in what fans are already calling the next “Big 3” in Hollywood.
Edey, the towering former Purdue standout and two-time NCAA National Player of the Year, has quickly transitioned from college dominance to NBA stardom.
In just his second year in the league, he established himself as one of the most physically imposing big men in the game. Averaging 16.8 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game last season, Edey has become a force on both ends of the floor—known for his soft hands around the rim, elite rebounding instincts, and ability to alter shots defensively.
The Lakers, looking to bounce back into serious championship contention, made an aggressive play to acquire the 26-year-old center.
With Anthony Davis’s health always in question and the team needing a consistent interior presence, Zach Edey is seen as a long-term answer in the paint.
His arrival also gives the Lakers a clear identity shift—pairing Doncic’s offensive wizardry and LeBron’s leadership with Edey’s dominant inside game.
“This is a major move for us,” Lakers GM Rob Pelinka said. “Zach Edey brings size, toughness, and a rebounding presence we’ve been missing. He’s just scratching the surface of how great he can be.”
The trade is also symbolic of the franchise’s shift toward building a championship team that can compete both now and in the post-LeBron era. Edey’s youth and upside perfectly complement Doncic’s prime and give the Lakers a strong foundation for the future.
Lakers fans welcomed the news with jubilation, flooding social media with excitement and playoff predictions. With Edey locking down the paint, LeBron orchestrating the team’s tempo, and Doncic handling offensive duties, the Lakers’ new trio may have just set the stage for another championship run in the City of Angels.
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