Already very active during the offseason, the Lakers are not about to stop. According to the latest rumors, they should try to acquire one of two All-Stars on the market next! So it never stops in the City of Angels …
Disappointed with their last season, the Lakers clearly did not want to repeat the experience in 2021-22. Exit a large part of Frank Vogel’s group, all of the recruits from last fall having already set sail! Instead, confirmed veterans arrived, including Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. Suffice to say that we are talking about a beautiful troupe of stars!
However, if we are to believe the latest rumors, the Crimson and Gold still want to add a big name to their squad, two spots are still free. Interviewed recently by an internet user, journalist Yossi Gozlan revealed that the franchise would closely monitor two All-Stars:
I could see them waiting for Kevin Love or John Wall so they can each negotiate a contract buyout with their respective teams, so I’m sure whoever they sign will have an unsecured contract, just in case.
Obviously, the Californian roster is not yet flashy enough in the eyes of the leaders! It must be said that the two players could bring things to the Angelinos. On the one hand, K-Love is an old comrade of LeBron, having won the title in 2016 together in Cleveland. Its stretch oven side is also a bit lacking in the group as it is, and would therefore be a welcome reinforcement.
As for Wall, he could again please the King by his ability to distribute the game. We are still talking about a leader with more than 9 career average assists, and who even managed to turn 20-10 on a season. Nonetheless, his injury record could put GM Rob Pelinka off… just like his current situation, similar to Love’s.
Indeed, neither one nor the other wants a buy-out, but an exchange. A wish shared respectively by Houston and the Cavs who do not want to let them go without consideration. In other words, it will be complicated for the Lakers, who have already used all their assets and who certainly do not want to part with one of their new pieces.
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