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Prominent free agent is fully healthy and makes perfect sense for the Lakers

Free agents the Lakers can sign after trading for Zach LaVine

Lakers’ free-agency curse continues with upsetting Gabe Vincent update

James Harden trade gives Lakers perfect target to sign to 15th roster post

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers before a game at Honda Center on October 11, 2023 in Anaheim, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Lakers have superb flier to sign after Rockets-Thunder trade

Mar 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham talks with Rob Pelinka, Vice President of Operations, prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers have excellent new option for final roster spot thanks to Spurs

Mar 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham talks with Rob Pelinka, Vice President of Operations, prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers signing newly-available key role player just became more likely

LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

3 biggest offseason successes for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023

DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 28: Christian Wood #35 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Jalen Smith #25 of the Indiana Pacers in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 28, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

Lakers’ plan B for Christian Wood is obvious after latest free agency activity

May 16, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks to guard D'Angelo Russell (1) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game one of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Spurs gift Lakers ideal D’Angelo Russell insurance plan for 15th roster spot

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: (R-L) Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham watch pre-game workouts prior to a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena on December 18, 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers may need to repeat Dennis Schroder move and sign this FIBA standout

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Rob Pelinka attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers may actually be signing controversial free agent after all

May 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham at press conference during game three of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ next signing could be imminent after latest release made official

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Coach Darvin Ham (L) and Rob Pelinka look on prior to a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on March 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

The Lakers may end up signing a different, surprising former Mavericks big

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Rob Pelinka Vice President Operations of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Darvin Ham speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers now have another solid center target thanks to the Mavericks

Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham looks on in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers now have the perfect center to sign thanks to the Thunder

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on January 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers oddly ignore floor-spacing center, let him sign internationally

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 06: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his players during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 06, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers have perfect solution to 14th roster spot with this G League star

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 29: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers draws a charge from Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center on March 29, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Lakers reuniting with former champ is more likely after latest NBA move

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 15: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla looks on during the second quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden on April 15, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Lakers foolishly pass on perfect free-agent target that may join Celtics

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 06: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his players during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 06, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers’ lineup plans point to eventually signing this young center

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 26: Christian Wood #35 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles up the floor during the first half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 26, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Big-name free agents the Lakers resist the urge to sign

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Charlotte Hornets takes a shot against the LA Clippers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on December 21, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

2 pros (and 1 con) of the Lakers signing Kelly Oubre Jr.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka talks with head coach Darvin Ham before the game to Kings at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2022 in Sacramento, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Lakers lose out on dream free agent target after latest intel

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: Danny Green #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 9, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Championship-winning Lakers that may be back in LA by Opening Night

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts from the bench during the 1st half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 2022 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Lakers could sign their own promising French center with this target

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Markieff Morris #13 of the Dallas Mavericks controls the ball as Santi Aldama #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies defends during the first half at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

3 floor-spacing centers the Lakers could sign instead of Christian Wood

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 02: Christian Wood #35 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after being fouled on a three point basket shot during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 02, 2023 in Houston, Texas. 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Lakers must sign this former Lakers instead of Christian Wood