Like other teams in the coming weeks, the Lakers are trying to get into action today. Before the opening of the free agent market, there is the draft, which promises to be interesting for many teams, including the Magic, or the Thunder. The Angelinos, who have no pick for the event, have every intention of inviting themselves to the party.
Disappointing this season, the Lakers will try to reverse the trend next year, with a roster finally in good health, at least for the moment. The leaders are quite confident for the future, even if it will be necessary to chain the signatures. Indeed, and in the worst case scenario, there will be up to 7 places to fill for this workforce in order to reach 15 players. Suffice to say that Rob Pelinka, the GM, will have a job in the coming months.
If some had doubts, the work has already begun. Not only do you have to prepare for the free agent market, which will open in regarding two weeks, but the draft will take place just before. Currently, the Purple and Gold have no picks for this event, sending them into trades. However, it is said that the front office wants to take action.
Trade in sight for the Lakers?
If the first round is to be excluded, it is not uncommon to see teams invite themselves to the second round, simply by buying a pick. We know that the Warriors are used to this maneuver, and the Lakers have every intention of imitating them. According to Jake Fischer, for Bleacher Report, the California franchise has already made a few calls to take a second-round pick. Better ? Two teams are already mentioned.
The Lakers are making a lot of noise in the current market, since they want to take a choice in the second round. The Hawks, who have the 44 pick, and the Pistons, who have the 46, are picks that are considered available.
Generally, it’s a small transaction for the league, which might cost a few million dollars, depending on the Lakers’ interest.
This interest is not surprising for the organization, which hopes to recruit a young prospect, always to prepare for the future. Last year ? It was the Austin Reaves soap opera that paid off, since the player turned out to be a good surprise, he who was never drafted. It would therefore also not be surprising to see the Angelinos sign snubbed players in the future draft.
In addition to potential signings, a trade cannot be ruled out in the City of Angels. Good news for Pelinka, sincea player arouses covetousness in the market. A way for the leader to raise the stakes, and why not get a very good profile in exchange, depending on demand. One thing is certain: the franchise should be active in the coming weeks, always in the hope of better surrounding LeBron James.
The Lakers towards a trade? It seems inevitable, since the leaders want to get a pick for the future draft. It will then be up to the scouts to do the work, and choose the prospect as best as possible. No choice, with limited means, the Angelinos will have to be decisive when recruiting this summer.
