Based on the different rumors and the available information, let’s explore the three most likely ways the Los Angeles Lakers front office will spend their money this offseason.
Note: I’m not going to list the best options for the Los Angeles Lakers or what I hope Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka do over the summer, I’m just going to offer up what in all probability will happen.
Facts:
- The Los Angeles Lakers will have seven players under contract next season:
- The Lakers will have approximately $37 million to spend this coming offseason
Here’s a list of the best available unrestricted free agents that the Lakers can sign during the offseason (unrestricted first, player option second):
- Klay Thompson
- Tobias Harris
- Nikola Vucevic
- DeMarcus Cousins
- Kemba Walker
- Kevin Durant (player option)
- Kawhi Leonard (player option)
- Kyrie Irving (player option)
- Jimmy Butler (player option)
- Khris Middleton (player option)
- Al Horford (player option)
Here’s a list of the best available unrestricted free agents that should be available at a bargain: