Lakers to be involved in a four-team trade? Reporter reveals framework: Turner could be the perfect partner for Doncic.

On June 21, Beijing time, renowned reporter Sidery has been frequently updating developments regarding the Giannis trade. He first mentioned that the Lakers have inquired about Ware and might be involved in related trades. Today, he posted a framework for a four-team trade, with the Lakers still able to participate in a Giannis trade, but the asset they would receive becomes Turner. Below are the main details of this framework——

Heat: receive Giannis, Portis, Knecht

Pistons: receive Herro, Laravia

Lakers: receive Turner, Andre Jackson Jr.

Bucks: receive Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Stewart, Jovic, Sasser, LeVert, Vanderbilt, the 13th pick, the 25th pick, plus a future first-round pick from the Heat and pick swap rights

Although Turner's height (2.11 m) suggests his rebounding ability is below average — he averaged 6.6 rebounds per game last season with the Bucks and has a career average of 6.6 as well — he is undoubtedly a top-tier interior rim protector in the league.

This Texas-born big man excels at blocking shots at the peak of opponents' jumps. Whether in one-on-one defense or help defense, he can violently swat away layups and dunks. Turner averages 2.1 blocks per game for his career, and this season with the Bucks, he averaged 1.6 blocks per game.

Turner also possesses reliable stretch-five attributes, making him a perfect fit for pick-and-pop and pick-and-roll plays with Lakers star Luka Doncic. Last season, in addition to his 1.6 blocks per game, he contributed 11.9 points, shooting 44% from the field and 38.3% from three-point range.

Sidery mentioned in another social media post that the Bucks are looking to trade Turner this summer. Meanwhile, the Lakers are in urgent need of a rebuild at the center position, making this trade feasible for both sides.