The Trail Blazers would likely want to make room to have more minutes for Donovan Clingan, who they recently selected early in the 2024 NBA Draft. For the Lakers, meanwhile, Ayton could have at least some tangible valuable as a player who has postseason experience and tremendous size on the inside.

Doncic will likely sign a maximum extension with the Lakers in the offseason. Even if he doesn't want to continue playing for the Lakers for some reason, he will likely get the money first and then ask for another trade afterward. More Lakers news: Lakers Could Face Competition to Retain Luka Doncic From East Contender

Pelinka and Dončić spoke to the media, and while this trade is seismic, the Lakers general manager hinted he may not done bolstering the roster; he can't be. The Lakers have no center to go along with his roster, and Pelinka said what he and the brass must do to complete this roster by Thursday.