Who Should the Lakers be Targeting this Offseason?

[nzahir]

Who are some of the main trade targets the Lakers should be targeting this off season?

A lot depends on who we can sign with the mle and if Lebron takes a paycut, but clear needs

1) A starting C, preferably a lob threat

2) An athletic guard/wing next to Luka

I wouldn't move AR yet, first fix these steps, unless its an overpay.

We have a 2031 1st, DK, some expirings, some swaps, 2nds,

Some targets

C: Claxton, Ayton, Kessler, Goga, Rw3 (if they sign/trade for another C), Robinson (if they sign/trade for another C)

Starting guard next to Luka: Jrue, Keon Ellis, Wiggins, Lonzo

Less likely to be available, but would be nice fits: Camara, Eason, Herb Jones, Lu Dort

[JustBuzzin]

Austin Reaves/Rui/Knecht/1st for Shaedon Sharpe/Ayton

Luka
Sharpe
DFS
LeBron
Ayton

[Maverick41]

DAL will probably dangle Gafford for some backcourt help. If so, LAL should jump in as a 3rd team for him.

I also think NAW would be a very good fit on the Lakers. Grimes also but he's likely played his way past an MLE contract.

[nzahir]

DAL will probably dangle Gafford for some backcourt help. If so, LAL should jump in as a 3rd team for him.

I also think NAW would be a very good fit on the Lakers. Grimes also but he's likely played his way past an MLE contract.

I didn't list Gafford since I don't think we trade again for a bit

But funny enough, Gafford and Christie are perfect fits

If somehow a 1st (lighly protected) and Knecht (plus 2 of Kleber/Vincent/Vando) could get us those two, I thnk I would be all over that

Luka, Christie, Bron, Rui, Gafford
Reaves, Vando/Gabe, DFS

Still have the MLE for another wing/guard or get a 2nd C like Adams, BroLo

[nzahir]

Austin Reaves/Rui/Knecht/1st for Shaedon Sharpe/Ayton

Luka
Sharpe
DFS
LeBron
Ayton

No interest in Sharpe and I feel like Portland wants to keep him no?

[JRoy]

Austin Reaves/Rui/Knecht/1st for Shaedon Sharpe/Ayton

Luka
Sharpe
DFS
LeBron
Ayton

Hardest of passes for POR.

[JustBuzzin]

Austin Reaves/Rui/Knecht/1st for Shaedon Sharpe/Ayton

Luka
Sharpe
DFS
LeBron
Ayton

No interest in Sharpe and I feel like Portland wants to keep him no?

I mean they get Reaves in return. You can argue he's a better player at the moment.

[JRoy]

Austin Reaves/Rui/Knecht/1st for Shaedon Sharpe/Ayton

Luka
Sharpe
DFS
LeBron
Ayton

No interest in Sharpe and I feel like Portland wants to keep him no?

I mean they get Reaves in return. You can argue he's a better player at the moment.

No interest in moving Sharpe in a deal like this

[JustBuzzin]

No interest in Sharpe and I feel like Portland wants to keep him no?

I mean they get Reaves in return. You can argue he's a better player at the moment.

No interest in moving Sharpe in a deal like this

I know you told me twice already

[dcstanley]

Thoughts on
Reaves/Vincent/Kleber/LAL FRP for Bane/GG Jackson?

[giberish]

They really need to be effective bargain hunters to fill out their roster. They really should look to keep Reaves as a long-term guy so they don't have that much to trade. I don't really like using their 2031 1st this early either as they probably won't be a title contender either way. So cheap FA's and guys other teams are willing to move for filler and minor incentives. Ideally find some young guys who have slipped through the cracks, though perhaps one big name older guy could also be worked in.

[Ell Curry]

Depends on who is the best player who will take the 5.7M offer they can make (I think that's right) in free agency.

If that's a guard, trade Vincent/Knecht/1st for a big. If it's a big, then vice-versa I guess.

A Reaves trade has to get them a serious, serious chance to win next year (so probably landing them those 2 archetypes of players above who are starting level, or a quality starter who can be their main POA defender or a good starting center (seems unlikely at the moment, but maybe some team blows it up at the the draft).

[SlimShady83]

Kessler/Collins
Duren
Myles Turner (Long shot, think Pacers sign him)
Adams FA
Day'Ron Sharpe
Gafford - but doubt It.
Capela
Ayton many don't like, but feel a fresh team can do him wonders
Claxton - not a fan of his contract

pretty much In order for what I want, might be missing some

In regards to BIGS

[Maverick41]

I didn't list Gafford since I don't think we trade again for a bit

I agree. Imo the only way DAL and LAL do business again in the near future is if it's a 3 way (or more) trade where DAL gets an upgrade or better fit from another team. Any direct trades between the two will be seen as an extension of the Luka trade and likely make Nico look worse.

[vxmike]

Despite not having any valuable trade chips the Lakers have quite a few useful expiring salaries plus their ‘31 FRP. Might as well push all the chips on the table if Lebron is staying.

They should look at guys who are down in value like Ayton or useful players on longer less desirable contracts that teams would love to swap for expiring money. Guys they could target:

Ayton
Vucevic
Isaac
KCP
Jeremi Grant
Lavine
DeRozan
John Collins

They need a Center and some reasonably capable vets so LeBron and Luka don’t need to play 45 minutes in a playoff game.

[Mavrelous]

Sexton to DAL
Gafford to LAL
27+29 to LAL, 26+28 to UTA, 30 to DAL, Vando + Hardy + Milton to UTA

[zimpy27]

Lakers will try get Capela or Adams in free agency.
Either guy could start and they could always have Kleber as a backup.

Lakers will try to make trades for players during the season. I wonder if OKC would be interested in Reaves

[Godaddycurse]

Lakers will try get Capela or Adams in free agency.
Either guy could start and they could always have Kleber as a backup.

Lakers will try to make trades for players during the season. I wonder if OKC would be interested in Reaves

Only as a rental probably. They cant afford his nextc
Contract

[zimpy27]

Lakers will try get Capela or Adams in free agency.
Either guy could start and they could always have Kleber as a backup.

Lakers will try to make trades for players during the season. I wonder if OKC would be interested in Reaves

Only as a rental probably. They cant afford his nextc
Contract

Maybe if they traded Caruso for Reaves

[R-DAWG]

The biggest question the Lakers have is do you use your limited assets to try to win with LeBron/Luka in the short term or focus on building a sustainable roster around Luka long term.

If you’re building around LeBron/Luka, you need defense and shooting on the perimeter along with rim protection/lob threat.

First thing I would do is dangle Austin Reaves to see if I could get a Mikal Bridges level return. Assuming you can’t, you keep him.

Here’s an initial trade idea with Dallas and Portland:

Jeremi Grant and Daniel Gafford to the Lakers
Dalton Kenecht, Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber to Portland
Rui to Dallas

Jordan Goodwins deal would need to be included to avoid hard cap at 1st apron.

Portland gets a prospect and gets off Grant’s contract, Dallas trades defense for offense. Lakers add a 3 and D piece and a rim protector:

Lakers starting lineup:
Luka/Reaves/Lebron/Grant/Gafford
DFS and Vanderbilt off the bench

After using the full MLE - Lakers would have 9 players on the roster (with LeBron/DFS opting in), 14mm in change below the 2nd apron, and early bird rights on Milton/Hayes to try to pull off a sign and trade for another rotation piece. Ideally - LeBron would take a 5mm or so discount to give a little more wiggle room here.