April 5, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) passes the ball against the defense of Memphis Grizzlies power forward Austin Daye (5) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
According to reports, the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in the former Memphis Grizzlie and Detroit Piston, Austin Daye.
The Los Angeles Lakers have expressed interest in free agent Austin Daye, according to sources. Daye worked out for the Lakers today.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 25, 2013
The Lakers are staying on their youth movement with their reported interest in Daye. The 25-year-old, 6’11 forward would be a nice pickup in Mike D’Antoni’s system, as a stretch four. Last season, Daye shot 41.8 percent from downtown, but only 43.3 percent from the field. The Lakers would only sign Daye for the minimum, and most likely for only this upcoming season. It appears to be a low-risk, moderately high-risk reward scenario for the Lakers.