The center signs the Lakers to be dazzled, the most suitable one is the hardest to get

James, who has core abilities in his hands, has been highly anticipated for the Lakers' performance next season, which naturally puts a lot of pressure on Pelinka's recruitment work this offseason. Judging from the Lakers' lineup structure, Pelinka's first priority this summer is to find a center player with enough offensive and defensive threats for Doncic.

As we all know, Pelinka had already tried in this field as early as the trading deadline. However, Mark Williams, who was obtained from the transaction, did not pass the Lakers' medical examination in the end, and the transaction was eventually stranded, which also laid the groundwork for the Lakers' first round out. According to ESPN, Williams is not the only center that the Lakers are asking for price before the trade deadline. Before Mawei's trade, the Lakers called the Atlanta Hawks to ask about Okonwu's trade possibility. Meanwhile, the Lakers have a list of potential five-point targets.

Recently, TA's Lakers team reporter Buha talked about more about the offseason signings in his podcast. Buha said that the two names he hears most often are Clarkston and Gafford, who are also the No. 5 players with high recognition in the market and are the second best No. 5 players that the Lakers can get. Since the Mavericks already have Thick Brows and young Lefly in the inside, Gafford, which is about to face contract renewal issues, is likely to be sold by the Mavericks. As for the Nets, they naturally hope to exchange Clarkston for a certain bargaining chip. At the same time, including Capela, Lopez and Stevens, are also targets that the Lakers can try to chase.

Another rarely mentioned name is Adebayo from the Heat. Compared with the players mentioned above, Adebayo's comprehensive offense and defense capabilities are better, and more compatible with the Lakers' system. However, if you want to get Adebayo, the Lakers must give up more chips. Unfortunately, the most valuable player in the Lakers' current lineup is Reeves, and his characteristics are very similar to Herro, so the Heat may not be too interested in Pelinka's bid. In Buha's view, Wiggins is also a potential target for the Lakers.

Of course, Pelinka will not make a decision in a hurry at the moment, and everything will not be put on the agenda after James' contract renewal is finalized. However, looking at the trading chips in the Lakers' hands, Reeves and Hachimura Shizuo will still be Pelinka's main negotiating assets.