Another hour, another scrumptious NBA trade deadline story. With reports that the Charlotte Hornets are interested in bringing aboard Los Angeles Lakers forward Montrezl Harrell, the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year had one thing to say:

Harrell has been a statistically relevant addition to the Lakers frontcourt rotation, averaging 14 points per contest while contributing 6.6 rebounds per game. While these still mark a decrease from last season's award-winning numbers, Harrell is still one of the most consistent bench guys in the league.

The only reason the Lakers seem to be willing to entertain offers is because of Harrell's Achilles Heel: his size. While a positive addition to any team, Harrell is still an awkward fit at the five. In the absence of Anthony Davis, this weakness has become all the more glaring.

Per Cleaning the Glass, the Lakers lineup which most heavily includes Harrell as the center ranks as some of the worst in the league. And yes, said lineup does include LeBron James. Among all lineups with at least 100 possessions played,  it ranks in the 12th percentile in point differential per 100 possessions (-17.5 points), in the 10th percentile in points per 100 possessions (100), and in the 11th percentile in effective field goal percentage (48.7%).

If the Lakers are in fact looking to replace Harrell with a bigger body, Charlotte only has two rotation-level options:  Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo. The former leads the Hornets with almost eight boards a game while the latter is tied for the team lead in blocks per game. Both would likely have to be part of some larger package if Charlotte hopes to acquire Harrell's services.

The Lakers don't just have injuries; they are dealing with injuries to their two best players and have to find a way to reduce stress and strain on the rest of the roster for the remainder of the regular season. This is a tricky balancing act. We will see what transpires before the deadline.