C.J. Watson
The Lakers are looking for a veteran point guard that can help teach Lonzo Ball the NBA game. Someone like Josh Hart, who could play some point guard in the NBA, could also benefit from having a veteran around.
The Lakers need a veteran that can still offer some minutes as a backup, as the Lakers do not have another point guard on the roster currently. Watson would fill both roles.
The 32-year old Watson has played 10 seasons in the NBA, so he has a ton of experience to bestow upon the younger players in the backcourt. He has appeared in 600 NBA games, starting 104 of them, so he can start if the Lakers run into injury problems. Watson also has some solid playoff experience, appearing in 48 postseason games with four different teams.
On the court, Watson would provide the Lakers with another guy that can knock down three-pointers. Watson has made 37.3 percent from the three-point line in his career, a very strong number.
Watson is already owed $1 million by the Orlando Magic, who waived him earlier this offseason. He should be able to be signed to a minimum contract, as he would be getting paid by two teams. He would fill the mentor void in the Lakers backcourt but also be someone they can rely on as a backup point guard.