PF: Kelly Olynyk
There are multiple options for the Los Angeles Lakers at the power forward position but the best would be Kelly Olynyk. There is a decent chance that Olynyk prices himself out of being a Laker but if his value is around the MLE then the Lakers could bring him in. If it is even cheaper then it would be a home run for the Lakers.
Power forward is definitely far from a pressing need as the roster is currently constructed but that could change soon. All it takes is a Kyle Kuzma trade and a need will open at the power forward position. Right now, a Kuzma trade seems more likely than ever.
Olynyk would bring the Lakers a great scoring presence off the bench that can play 25 or so minutes a night and score 10-12 points with 5-7 rebounds. He is a much more efficient scorer than Kyle Kuzma and is better at stretching the floor.
He struggled last season from beyond the arc and was not far behind Kuzma. Olynyk shot 34.2% from beyond the arc and it really picked up in Houston, where he shot 39.2%. His career three-point percentage is 3% higher than Kuzma’s.
Olynyk also provides more flexibility in the front court. He is absolutely capable of playing a decent share of his minutes at the center position, giving the team another option to play the five in a slightly smaller lineup that still allows them to stretch the floor.
Olynyk can essentially provide the same offense and outlook as Montrezl Harrell did last season but can actually stretch the floor and plays better defense.