The Lakers want to be greedy for the 2024 offseason, and they have 15 cheap free agents to choose from

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2024-06-01 22:17Published in Guangdong

In the past few seasons, the Los Angeles Lakers have been picky and searchable in the selection of role players, which has made it difficult for the team to have excellent players who can stand up in the playoffs to assist LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Now in order to get LeBron James to renew his contract and stay with the team, the Lakers must go all out in the 2024 offseason, try to trade or sign, and get some excellent free agents.

Considering that the Lakers have $5.2 million in room to be free from the luxury tax, for this reason, the American media listed 15 free agents for the Lakers to choose and strengthen in the 2024 offseason.

1. Anthony Melton

Anthony Melton, who is averaging 11 points per game this season, is a key player off the bench for the 76ers, has some three-point shooting ability, and also has a good defense. However, he wants to re-sign with the 76ers, and he is being paid $8 million a year this season. Next, he can get at least a four-year, $40 million contract.

2. Oubre

Oubre is averaging 15 points and five rebounds per game this season. He had a good season with the 76ers and he was one of the best players on the team. As a 1.98-meter swingman, Oubre is a good substitute for the Lakers and can also play as a starter. After all, he is also a player who can play both offense and defense. Last year, he signed a one-year contract with the 76ers with a minimum salary, and the Lakers' $5.2 million can indeed attract him to join, and he can also make a lot of money following LeBron James.

3. Gary Trent Jr

Gary Trent Jr. is averaging 13 points per game this season and currently plays for the Raptors. The Lakers have wanted him for a long time, and he has excellent defense and excellent three-point shooting, shooting 39.3% from three-point range this season. However, his annual salary this season is already as high as $18 million, and no matter how bad it is, he will be able to earn about $15 million next season. The Lakers, so slammed, are they really willing to give so much?

4. Valanciunas

Valanciunas is averaging 12 points and eight rebounds per game this season. The Lakers are sure to win him, and Valanciunas is an all-around center who can also shoot three-pointers. Moreover, his arrival can allow Anthony Davis to return to the familiar position of power forward, interior defense, and allow the team to create an interior no-fly zone. However, Valanciunas' rim protection ability is not very good.

5. Tyus Jones

Tyus Jones is averaging 12 points and seven assists per game this season. He currently plays for the Washington Wizards and is a teammate of Kuzma. 28 years old, 1.88 meters tall, has been a bench for most of his career, and has an annual salary of $14 million this season, and the Lakers are not expected to look at him.

6. Lonnie Walker

Lonnie Walker is averaging nine points per game this season and currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets. Lonnie Walker is only 25 years old, and he has played for the Lakers before, with fast breakback and counterattack, and his individual singles ability and three-point shooting are good, but his defense is a little easy to be named.

7. Samhauser

Samhauser is averaging nine points per game this season and is shooting 41 percent from three-point range as a 2.01-meter Celtics bench forward. He has a $2.09 million player option, and if the Celtics win a championship this season, his value will skyrocket, and he is estimated to get a contract with an annual salary of around $8 million.

8. Derrick Jones Jr

Derrick Jones Jr. is averaging 8.6 points per game this season and currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks. Averaging 10 points per game in the playoffs, he is paid $3.36 million a year this season and is estimated to be a four-year contract of at least $32 million next season. He's only 27 years old and he's in his prime. Standing at 1.98 meters tall, he can defend multiple positions.

9. Kyle Lowry

Kyle Lowry is averaging 8 points and 4 assists per game this season. Kyle Lowry's experience and basketball IQ are indeed what the Lakers want, but he is 38 years old, and the Lakers don't need veterans, and they don't want any veterans to hold back the defense.

10. Isaiah Joe

Isaiah Joe, who averaged eight points per game this season, currently plays for the Thunder, has a $2.16 million player option in the offseason and is shooting 41 percent from three-point range. At the age of 24, he continues to improve his abilities. It depends on what he thinks, he can get more opportunities to perform in the Thunder, and the contract is not small. If you go to the Lakers, you have to take the blame, and there is a possibility that the contract will not be lost.

11. Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond is averaging 8 points and 9 rebounds per game this season and currently plays for the Chicago Bulls. An average of 8+9 per game, which is his average of 17 minutes per game. He has proven himself once again, and as long as he is given the opportunity, he is still capable of averaging 20+10 per game. It's hard to say whether he'll return to the Lakers, after all, there was a time when it wasn't a good one. It's just that after this season, he has won the favor of many strong teams, and his annual salary this season is only more than $3 million. Next, his annual salary is about $5 million to $8 million.

12. Royce O'Neill

Royce O'Neale averaged 7 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game. Joining the Suns, partner Durant returned disappointed. For Royce O'Neill, going anywhere is about the same, the main thing is to give more money. His defense and three-point shooting are the core players of the bench that many teams want.

13. Kyle Anderson

Kyle Anderson is averaging 6 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists per game this season and currently plays for the Timberwolves. He did well in the playoffs and is expected to be recognized by the team and continue to stay here. After all, Timberwolves leader Anthony Edwards is full of praise for him. He has a high ball quotient, plays unselfishly, and can defend multiple positions and shoot inside and out.

14. Batum

Batum is averaging five points per game this season and currently plays for the 76ers. Batum has a good ball quotient, is 2.03 meters tall, can defend multiple positions, and can also shoot three-pointers. However, he is already 35 years old, and it is unlikely that the Lakers will take him.

15. Robert Covington

Robert Covington is averaging 4.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game this season. Although he can defend multiple positions, his overall offensive efficiency is not high, and he recently suffered a knee injury. The Lakers aren't going to take a 33-year-old veteran with some injury concerns.

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