Los Angeles Lakers’ potential trade target: Semi Ojeleye
You might be doubtful that the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics would even do business with each other but it has been done before and was not too long ago. The Lakers and Celtics have been trade partners a total of three times, with the most recent trade occurring in 2004.
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The Boston Celtics have some talented players on the roster but the chances of the Lakers landing one of the top players is slim to none. However, the team does have a deep rotational player that would fit the Lakers quite nicely in forward Semi Ojeleye.
The Lakers could have a potential rotation spot to fill if the team does not re-sign Jared Dudley in the offseason, especially if Markieff Morris does not stay with the team, and someone such as Ojeleye would be a cheap target that could give the Lakers what they need.
Ojeleye is a solid defensive player that could help guard teams that have two wings, such as the Celtics or more relatable to the Lakers, the Los Angeles Clippers, and could come in and play 10-15 minutes and knockdown three-point shots as well.
Ojeleye has not been utilized that much as a shooter in Boston but he can shoot the rock. He is shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc this season and shot 42.4 percent from beyond the arc in 4.9 attempts in his senior year at SMU.
Ojeleye has a club option after this season and will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. With so many other forwards on the roster and the Celtics’ desire to improve in the offseason, it would not be surprising to see Ojeleye be shopped to open a roster spot.