The Los Angeles Lakers have played extremely well to start the season, thanks in large part to star Anthony Davis, who has been one of the best players in the league so far this season. They have also gotten a boost from first-year coach and former player JJ Redick, who has been better than expected and maximized their talent.

Still, the Lakers could use a boost to their personnel, which is largely the same as last season. They finished in the middle of the pack in offensive and defensive efficiency, despite having LeBron James and Davis on offense and Davis dominating on defense.

They could potentially address both issues by adding a stretch five that can also protect the rim. Those players don’t exactly grow on trees, but two could fit the bill. Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez and Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic both qualify as stretch fives and could be available in a trade.

The Bucks likely aren’t looking to move Lopez just yet unless it’s a win-now move. But if Giannis Antetokounmpo demands to be traded, the Bucks would likely want to move on from players like Lopez.

At 36, Lopez’s value is declining, but he could still help a contender and possibly get a first-round pick. He would be a great fit next to Davis given his size and ability to protect the rim, as well as his ability to knock down open threes.

Meanwhile, Vucevic would likely be more available and therefore more obtainable for the Lakers. He is off to a strong start to the season and has shown improvement as a shooter from the outside. Although long viewed as a stretch five, he has shot below league average over the past five seasons.

This season, however, was different, with open looks. He’s not nearly the defender that Lopez is, but he’s a power forward who can score in the post, crash the glass and spread the floor. With D’Angelo Russell seemingly in Redick’s doghouse and on a large expiring contract, he would be the most likely Lakers player to be moved.

He and another player on a cheap deal in addition to a pick might be enough for the Lakers to add Vucevic. A similar package could form the basis of a deal for Lopez if he suddenly becomes available. Considering how well Los Angeles has started the season, a big man move to team up with Davis could be the key to helping them get back into contention.