The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly found their new starting center. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, L.A. is ditching its standout first round draft pick, sharps

Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager and frequent target of the team’s fanbase for inaction on the trade market, sat in front of a bank of cameras and told everyone that there was no way to wave a “magic wand” and make the right center appear.

In a bold deadline move, the Lakers trade for Hornets center Mark Williams, boosting their playoff hopes with a strengthened roster.