How Lakers Roster Could Be Even Better For 2020-21 NBA Season https://t.co/3bEzgLWSv4 via @lakersnation
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) October 28, 2020
There will be bargains out there and that makes the Lakers an intriguing option for any number of players. After all, we’ve already seen what playing alongside James can do to boost a player’s value, and if they have to take a short, below-market-value deal somewhere, it might as well be in a sunny place like L.A. and with a Lakers team that can win a championship.about:blankabout:blank
Coming off of a championship, the key players will undoubtedly look for raises, but the lack of money on the market could put the Lakers in a strong position.
For example, the Golden State Warriors have been linked to Howard, and if they come in strong with an offer that the Lakers aren’t comfortable competing with, other bigs on the market include Hassan Whiteside, DeMarcus Cousins, Nerlens Noel, Marc Gasol, Aron Baynes, Serge Ibaka, Derrick Favors, Paul Millsap, and Tristan Thompson (who already has experience playing with James and is a Klutch Sports client).
The free-agent landscape is also filled with solid guard and wing players like Dario Saric, Chris Boucher, Jae Crowder, Marcus Morris, Goran Dragic, Carmelo Anthony, Jeff Teague, Kent Bazemore, Justin Holiday, Maurice Harkless, Jeff Green. The list goes on and on.
Some won’t get the offers they are hoping for, and that will provide Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka with the opportunity to grab even more depth.
Good take by Trevor Lane. Cap space will be short and the Lakers will have a shot at a championship ring, the opportunity to play alongside LeBron and AD, and put up some great numbers in the playoffs to get a big payday next year from the Lakers or some other team. Other teams don’t have the TV revenue the Lakers have and will be cautious. Perfect time for Lakers to strike.