The Lakers only have 1 legit center on the roster. I’d absolutely go after Vucevic if he’s bought out. And you know who is agent is, right?Bill Duffy. pic.twitter.com/g3ZBthYztl— Laker Central (@LakerCentral365) July 27, 2025
Should Lakers Pursue Vucevic As Ayton’s Backup?
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July 27, 2025 2 Comments
Problem is they can’t sign anybody to the 15th spot until they make a consolidation trade. Then they will have at least 2 openings so they need to send out enough dollars to pay 2 more minimum salaries.
Then there’s the issue of Vucevic or Love as the stretch five? Whom we sign as minimum salary players to fill out the roster are still just the 14th and 15th players. It’s the player whom we trade two players for or the two players for whom we trade three players that have to include a starting small forward and backup center.
I’d be stoked if we could find a way to S&T him for Kleber but we don’t have much juice to swing those kind of deals. Takes a pick for a favor.