Frequently DNP of the Lakers, Hayes returns slim! US media sends three major inside stand-ups: Gafford ranks first

The playoffs are frequently hit by the Lakers' DNP, and famous reporters reveal that Hayes' hope for a return next season is slim! To this end, the US media "fadeawayworld" gave the Lakers three perfect interior stand-ups, among which Gafford ranked first.

The hope of returning is slim

According to Lakers' team reporter Anthony F. Irwin, Lakers center Hayes has very little hope of returning to the team next season.

Anthony F. Irwin pointed out in the report that Hayes was dissatisfied with his frequent role-playing time being cut by DNP in the playoffs, because it would seriously affect his contract value this summer.

Before and after Brother Davis left the team, Hayes once supported the Lakers' starting center role, and averaged 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1 assist, 0.6 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game in 19.5 minutes. The overall shooting percentage was as high as 72.2%.

But after entering the playoffs, Hayes' performance was lower than expected, his role was quickly cut and even frequent DNP, with only 4 games in total, averaging 7.6 minutes per game.

US media sends three stand-ins

Faced with such a situation, the Lakers' already weak insider reserves are bound to face further blows, and the Lakers need to introduce more insider players in the offseason to solve the problem.

For this reason, the US media "fadeawayworld" also gave the Lakers a perfect stand-in for the three inside players, among which Doncic's old partner Gafford ranked first.

3rd place: Clarkston, 26-year-old Clarkston's age, athletic ability and defensive potential are perfectly in line with the Lakers' strengthening needs, especially the inside's ability to eat cake. He has proved this by Harden's side.

So shortly after the end of the season, Sports Illustrated reporter Ricardo K Sandoval revealed that the Lakers were trying to "restart" Clarkston with the Nets.

emphasized restart because the Lakers had pursued this big man as early as the trading deadline of this season, but they won Mark Williams after they failed.

However, Clarkston's form has declined a bit this season. As a young player, it is not good news to experience a decline in defensive and offensive efficiency in the first year of the execution of the first major contract.

In addition, as a mobile insider, Clarkston has a weak physical and confrontational ability, and it is difficult to deal with heavy centers like Jokic.

The most important thing is that the Nets have always asked for him, and it has been ranked at the bottom of the list due to various factors.

Second place: Allen

According to the US media Cleveland.com, the only non-sale products of the Cavaliers are Mitchell and Mobley, and Allen and Garland may be traded.

Combined with the sluggish performance of the playoffs, the potential financial pressure of the Cavaliers, and Mobley's attempt to return to the No. 5 position to further realize his talent, Allen is regarded as a tradeable object by the outside world.

BR reporter Greg Swartz even called Allen the ideal reinforcement target for the Lakers. From the perspective of ability, the stable double-double machine Allen has the size, confrontation, defense, rebounding and inside finishing ability that the Lakers need. However, his annual salary of 30 million is a little bigger than Clarkston, resulting in his failure to win the top spot.

No doubt, the top spot belongs to Gafford. Since the Mavericks introduced Brother Davis, they will inevitably continue to train Levley. In addition, the No. 1 pick won Flag, the Mavericks were extremely crowded in the frontcourt.

Gafford hopes to get a bigger role and more appearance time, breaking up is a choice for both parties to fulfill each other.

As Doncic's former partner, Gafford's ability to eat cakes is unquestionable. At the same time, his confrontation, athleticism, body shape and defense are also very reliable. In addition, the contract is only worth $14.4 million in the last year, which gives the Lakers more room for operation. No matter from which perspective, he is the best inside reinforcement choice for the Lakers.