Lakers Free Agency

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Thomas Bryant #13 of the Washington Wizards dunks in front of Hamidou Diallo #6 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers signing of Thomas Bryant

Lakers must avoid this recently-released big-name veteran at all costs

3 sharpshooters the Lakers can still pursue in free agency

Lakers working out this veteran point guard is disappointing

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 25: Josh Christopher # 9 of the Houston Rockets moves the ball against the defense of Kris Dunn # 18 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Moda Center on March 25, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Lakers could add an elite defender in this potential free-agent target

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: Lonnie Walker IV #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles against Rui Hachimura #8 of the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at Capital One Arena on February 25, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers signing of Lonnie Walker IV

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Quinn Cook #2, Jared Dudley #10, and Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers guard Tyrell Terry #1 of the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Staples Center on December 25, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 138-115. 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 John McCoy/Getty Images)

Lakers should sign this former draft target after being waived by Grizzlies

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Thomas Bryant #13 of the Washington Wizards in action against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Why signing Thomas Bryant makes perfect sense for the Lakers

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 28: Isaiah Roby #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball alongside Keon Johnson #6 of the Portland Trail Blazers during overtime at Moda Center on March 28, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Lakers now have a dream young free-agent targets thanks to Thunder

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Thomas Bryant #13 of the Washington Wizards hangs on the rim after dunking in front of Hamidou Diallo #6 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

3 free agents under 25 the Los Angeles Lakers could sign

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play with referee Derrick Collins #11 during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2021 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)

Why the Lakers’ signings make it easier to trade Talen Horton-Tucker

Mar 26, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Rockets point guard Dennis Schroder (17) dribbles the ball while defended by Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ Elleby (16) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

3 former Lakers the team should now pursue in free agency

Jan 23, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka sits court side prior to the game between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

2 free agents the Lakers may regret missing out on from day 1 of FA

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 08: T.J. Warren #1 of the Indiana Pacers drives against Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 8, 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 Kim Klement - Pool/Getty Images)

5 free agents the Lakers should sign after day 1 free agency frenzy

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 02: Damian Jones #30 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on March 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers signing of Damian Jones

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center on March 20, 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)

Kings may potentially steal two perfect free agents from the Lakers

Jun 6, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka speaks after introducing new head coach Darvin Ham at UCLA Health Training Center Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ potential interest in washed veteran is a nightmare for fans

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 10: Moses Brown #6 of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to box out Thanasis Antetokounmpo #43 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 10, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 133-115. 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 a new promising young free-agent target thanks to Cavaliers

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham enters with Vice President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka before the introductory press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

4 burning questions for the Los Angeles Lakers before free agency

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Malik Monk #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The New Orleans Pelicans won 123-95. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Predicting where each Lakers free agent lands this offseason

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant #7 look on during the first quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Lakers: 4 best free-agent point guards to sign after missing on Kyrie, Wall

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 03, 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Clippers may have just given the Lakers a great free-agent target

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Kevin Hart (L) introduces the players and Victor Oladipo enters at the 67th NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron Vs. Team Stephen at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

The Los Angeles Lakers should sign this former all-star

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 26: Kevin Knox II #5 of the Atlanta Hawks loses a rebound out of bounds against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at State Farm Arena on January 26, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

4 recent lottery picks the Lakers can sign in free agency

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: 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)

2 elite defensive guards the Lakers can sign for the minimum

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 03, 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 back-up power forwards to pursue in free agency

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 01: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 01, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Collin Sexton could be a great addition to the Lakers… at what cost?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Miami Heat argues with a referee against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2022 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Lakers: Pass or pursue 3 proposed sleeper free agents