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5 free agents in the playoffs the Lakers could target

By Asha Doucet

December 12, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) controls the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 12, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) controls the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 12, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) shoots the ball during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) shoots the ball during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Nenê (unrestricted)

At 33-years-old Nenê may be an aged vet, but he is a solid center that still has athleticism and power. He is having a strong tenure with the Rockets playing alongside James Harden and is proving to still be a consistent contributor. L.A. is a very young team and when considering the expected departures of Metta World Peace and Nick Young, bringing in a solid veteran with some game left in the tank could be a move worth making.

Of course, a player that’s been around as long as Nenê is likely to prefer a team in win-now mode, but that shouldn’t stop the Lakers from seeking him out. The pros to picking up a player like Nenê is consistent production while being salary cap friendly.

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