The Lakers are reshaping their roster with Luka Doncic now steering their championship chase. Every move feels like it must count, which is why Robert Williams III has surfaced as a serious target. The Lakers need players who can attack the rim, and Williams is a consistent threat with a regular tendency to be at the end of alley-oops, a tantalizing prospect for a team that has both LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Odds already place Los Angeles as the frontrunners at +185 to land him, with Golden State right behind at +255. Both teams crave rim protection, energy, and depth, with the Warriors needing a reliable center after losing Kevon Looney.
For Celtics fans, Robert Williams is remembered for far more than numbers. Drafted in 2018, he grew into a defensive presence, famously earning a sp