3 Realistic NBA Free Agency Targets For Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have got a lot of problems ahead of NBA free agency. The potential fit between LeBron James and Russell Westbrook was questioned from the moment the team traded for Westbrook.

Still, it ended up looking worse than even the most ardent pessimists could have predicted.

Furthermore, Anthony Davis had his second consecutive down year. Injuries have plagued the 29-year-old to the point that it’s fair to question whether they’ll ever stop.

Now, the Lakers are likely the oldest, most expensive 33-win team in the history of the NBA. They’re light on draft capital, trade chips, and cap space.

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It’s hard to say how they’ll improve moving forward.

That’s a longer list of problems than this team can fix in free agency. Still, any of these three targets may be able to help to an extent.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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