Like many other franchises, the Lakers will try to strengthen this summer at a lower cost. We must therefore turn to the veteran market for the team, which is very interested in a former Nets player. Problem ? She’s not the only one. Suffice to say that the signature will not be easy to validate.
As free agency opens Thursday night, the Lakers can be expected to be active. That does not mean that a signature will be registered in the first hours, but contacts will be established. The franchise absolutely needs to improve its roster, which needs it before the resumption of October. Russell Westbrook will return in any case for the new season, but it is especially on the side of the veterans that we must look at.
With limited means, the Pourpre et Or cannot afford to splurge during the summer. The only argument to interest a free agent? Their midlevel exception, which is worth just over $6 million. A player already covets it, but it is said that Rob Pelinka could seek another profile. Among the targets mentioned? Blake Griffin, who is expected to leave the Nets.
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Given the failed season in Brooklyn, it’s hard to believe that Griffin will stay in Brooklyn much longer. He will be free for the summer, and it is easy to imagine that he will want to discover a new place. The Lakers? It is a possibility according to this leader of the East, who spoke for the Heavy site. However, be careful, because a veteran like Blake is always highly courted on the market: he should be spoiled for choice when choosing.
According to the leader in question, you have to imagine other leaders taking an interest in the case of Griffin. Because despite declining statistics, his profile is highly appreciated within the league:
There will inevitably be many franchises that will be interested in Blake Griffin. I know Chicago will be affected, as will Miami, the Lakers as well in addition to Boston. They will all be in the race, and probably more.
With 6.4 points in 17 minutes at the Nets, Griffin is no longer able to bring as much as in the past. He’s clearly in free fall, but that doesn’t seem to scare the teams. This is why, according to this leader:
The thing is, with Blake, people are aware that he’s not as strong as he was before, even when he was in Detroit. But he made a big impression in the league, especially against Boston, even if it was only a few games. He was ready to do anything to win, take screens, throw himself on the ground. He really wanted to win, and that counts. He’s an All-Star, a former MVP contender who’s willing to sacrifice himself. As the 10th player in the squad at least, you take that every day.
Blake Griffin at the Lakers? The interest will be present, remains to know the choice of the player. Given his contribution and his energy on the floor, the interior would certainly be a great added value, but the other franchises have understood this well. At least the veteran has no trouble finding his future destination after a failed year in Brooklyn.