Lakers Want To Experiment With Two-Big Lineups

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The Los Angeles Lakers recently added center Trey Jemison on a two-way contract. That addition is part of JJ Redick's interest in experimenting with more two-big lineups.

Anthony Davis has started at center all season for Los Angeles. He's rarely played alongside another big. Jaxson Hayes has been Davis' primary backup, while Christian Wood has missed the entire season to date due to injury. Christian Koloko has played a limited role off the bench. Jarred Vanderbilt has also yet to debut this season, as he recovers from leg/foot injuries.

Playing another big alongside Davis would give the Lakers a different look. However, starting another center would shift LeBron James to small forward. At this point, James is best guarding opposing big men. Redick could look at two-big lineups as a way to take some pressure off Davis in the non-James minutes.