REPORT: Lakers Interested In Signing Victor Oladipo In NBA Free Agency

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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off of a disappointing season that saw the franchise miss the playoffs. That led to the firing of Frank Vogel and the hiring of Darvin Ham to replace him, and also an expected roster overhaul this offseason. One player to keep an eye on in NBA Free Agency will be veteran shooting guard Victor Oladipo.

Oladipo is set to hit the open free agency market after showing he is back to full health during the NBA Playoffs. He was a big piece for the Miami Heat in that playoff run and should be a highly coveted second-tier type of free agency target for multiple teams looking to contend.

According to one league source, the Lakers are one team with interest in signing Oladipo. They could look to replace Malik Monk, who could very well be out of their price range, with Oladipo.

During the Heat’s playoff run, Oladipo played in 15 games and started in one of those appearances. He averaged 10.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Oladipo shot 36.8 percent from the floor and 27.4 percent from the three-point line.

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Clearly, there is a major need for improvement in Oladipo’s shooting percentages. But, he was coming off of another serious knee injury and was slowly working his way back into game form. Despite the rust, Oladipo still made an impact coming off of the bench for the Heat.

In addition to the Lakers, there are plenty of other potential suitors for Oladipo. Among the other connected teams are the Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Sacramento Kings. He will have no shortage of interest when free agency opens.

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For the Lakers, this would be a low-risk, very high potential reward type of signing. Oladipo is likely to get a one-year deal this offseason, although a team could come in with a two-year offer.

Expect to see the Lakers look to be very aggressive this offseason. One of their top priorities is adding two-way wing players, which fits Victor Oladipo’s game perfectly. This could be a perfect fit for both parties involved.

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