News on May 10! The Lakers have three major targets for inside players, 2 players may become bargaining chips, and there are 10 fish this summer

On May 10, news came from the Lakers that according to the predictions of reporter jovanbuha and US media TheAthletic, the Nets' Clarkston is the best choice among the Lakers' center goals in the offseason, while the Mavericks' Gafford is regarded as the second choice.

Reviewing the Lakers' season, after trading the Thick Brows to the Mavericks, only Hayes left in the team's inside, plus Ryan with a small gap and a small patch, the Lakers' inside lineup was a vacuum. During the regular season, the Lakers played well with a five-forward lineup and once won 8 consecutive victories. However, in the playoffs, facing the Timberwolves' three highs inside, the Lakers had no one to match. This disadvantage was constantly magnified in the series, and Gobert won the luxury data of the double 20 in G5. Therefore, the Lakers strengthening the center in the summer is the team's top priority, and Hayes is not expected to stay in the Lakers.

Clarkston has three years left in the contract, with an annual salary of less than 25 million. This season, he averaged 26.8 minutes per game at the Nets, contributing 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks. He has good physical talent, excellent movement ability, and being able to switch to small defenders. His lack of three-point ability and ability to protect the frame in the interior is generally his shortcomings. Compared with Hayes, who is about to become a free agent, Clarkston, as the center brought by Harden, has a first-hand throwing shot in terms of pick-and-roll, close-range finishing and a little bit of handling the ball, which is much better than Hayes. As Doncic's old partner, Gafford averaged 21 minutes per game with the Mavericks this season, contributing 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 hats. His fierce defense and excellent rebounding ability are his characteristics. No space is also his shortcomings, but the flaws do not hide their merits. As a center, Gafford can complete all-overs and protect rebounds, which means he can adapt to the Lakers with Dong Zhan. Currently, Gafford's contract has 14.39 million yuan in one year, which is very cost-effective. It is eligible to renew the contract in advance this summer.

or above 2 players are good inside choices for the Lakers, but they must be obtained through trades. In the free market, Turner is the type that the Lakers want - now he is the starting center of the Pacers, averaging 32.7 minutes per game, he averages 17.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 hats, has excellent basket protection ability, and has a good three-pointer (37.5% shooting percentage). At 29, he has spent 10 years with the Pacers. He only signed a two-year contract of 58 million in the summer of 2023 and officially became a free agent this summer. Without any bargaining chips, the Lakers will definitely strive for this two-time blocking king.

Let's take a look at the Lakers' existing trading chips. If you can get the center or other stars you like, Reeves and Kneckett are relatively high-quality chips. Of course, Hachimura Shizuo and Finney Smith, who are about to renew their contracts, may also become victims of the transaction. According to Sports Illustrated, the Lakers may give up Reeves this summer. Reeves' contract has 2 years left, and the last year's player option can be renewed in advance next year. The Lakers are now preparing to offer Reeves a four-year, $89.2 million contract, but he is expected to reject the contract after the end of next season and choose to jump to existing contracts.

Therefore, considering that after owning Doncic, Reeves is no longer a non-selling product, and this year's playoff performance - 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists, which is still disappointing compared with the regular season's 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists.

Putting aside the trading, the free market this summer is also worth a good visit - according to Lake Media statistics, a total of 10 people may be the type the Lakers want, including Adams, Capela, Abucele, Portis, Sharp, and Boucher, and the forward and defenders include Alexander Walker, Bruce Brown, Hardaway, Trent... Among them, Adams and Portis are also potential targets pursued by the Lakers. In fact, it is not only the Lakers, but the Clippers are also eyeing Portis's whereabouts.