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3 Lakers free agents who should get signed before 2022-23 season

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play with referee Brian Forte #45 during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play with referee Brian Forte #45 during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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3. Avery Bradley

Avery Bradley was frustrating to watch at times last season. While his overall numbers seemed fine, he should not have gotten as big of a role as he did in the Lakers’ rotation. Frank Vogel loved Bradley and overplayed him, showcasing his weaknesses.

Bradley was fine on the defensive end but he does not do enough offensively to warrant big-time minutes. Granted, he was not helped by the fact that he had to play alongside Russell Westbrook, but Bradley has entered a stage in his career where he should have a lesser role off the bench.

That being said, he still has value to a contending team in being a two-way bench guy that can come in and play decent perimeter defense and potentially knock down a few off-ball threes. Bradley is by no means an elite defensive player but he can certainly hold his own on the perimeter, especially against guards.

There will be a smart team that brings Bradley in and utilizes him to the best of his ability. The Lakers were not able to do that but there are better front office’s and coaching staffs that could absolutely maximize him as a pro next season.

Because of the type of player he is and the fact that he is still only 31 years old, it would be shocking if Bradley does not find a home for the 2022-23 season.

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