Look for the Lakers to target at least one big man this offseason. They’re mulling their options to give Anthony Davis more opportunities to play his natural power forward position, according to SNY TV’s Ian Begley.
The Lakers have the No. 17 pick in the draft and could grab a center at that spot. Purdue’s Zach Edey, Baylor’s Yves Missi and Indiana’s Kel’el Ware are considered the top center options after UConn’s Donovan Clingan, who is expected to go in the top five. The Lakers could also look to free agent centers to fill that need. A list of all free agent centers can be found here.
Here’s more from Begley:
- The Pistons, who are expected to have approximately $60MM in cap space, have made it known to teams looking to dump salaries they’re open for business. They would look to get draft capital and/or young talent in those deals. The punitive tax aprons confronting some organizations could lead to numerous trades on that scale this offseason.
- The Magic are intrigued by Pittsburgh point guard Carlton Carrington. He’s rated No. 19 on ESPN’s Best Available list and Orlando holds the No. 18 pick. Carrington worked out for Orlando last week and has improved his stock during the pre-draft process, so it’s possible the Magic may have to move up to take him.
- The Knicks haven’t announced who’ve they’ve worked out during the pre-draft process but Creighton wing Baylor Scheierman recently visited as part of a group workout. Scheierman (No. 27 on ESPN’s list) is considered a late first-round prospect and the Knicks have back-to-back picks at Nos. 24 and 25.
Goga time, his small cap hit will give Orl the ability to hide him off the market for awhile but good chance he still slips into the market
I think he beats the TPMLE 5.2 in the market but if that’s his price the Lakers should ink it Asap with zero hesitations
Now
It’s Lakers turn to win the next two championships.
Lebron James has never won a championship when his team was below a 2 seed.
2012: Heat were 2nd in the East,
2013: Heat were 1st in the East
2016: Cavs were 1st in the East
2020: Lakers were 1st in the West
LOL you’re talking mid season tournament right?
Trade
Mavs need to send Hardaway and 3 Seconds to Pistons for nothing.
Probably need Hardy as a sweetener or maybe they could even squeeze Prosper who I liked last year draft day instead
With so many teams looking to dump a contract or 2 and so little (if any) dump sites nowadays Det should def be squeezing the hell outta these deals to the bone…just 2nd rders shouldn’t be the goal. Its good they are getting the word out early and IMO good they aren’t trying to blaze thru 60 mill this free agency taking big swings
If that’s the case, Ware is the pick if on the board in my opinion.
Lakers no doubt need a big but I wouldn’t be shocked to see them snag McCain or Collier if they are available at 17
This team has NO answer at the PG for the future. Reaves cant play there outside 5 closing mins a game, LBJ’s not doing it , Dlo is a bird right mercenary, and JHS looks slow as molasses.
Id be stoked with McCain personally
Hartenstein would be great, getting Mo Bamba back would be ok, Nic Claxton would be good. Easiest solution would be to bring back Jaxson Hayes.
They should have been doing this years ago but we had weaver