As a Chicago-based analytics veteran with 7 years of NBA data experience, I’ve tracked every roster move and salary cap. Despite the shallow market for elite centers, our models predict L.A. Lakers will make a bold play in the off-season. This isn’t speculation—it’s statistical inevitability. With visualizations in deep red/blue and Python-driven projections, the pieces are aligning: a trade targeting Marc Williams’ assets is more than likely than you think.