The Lakers found nothing at the trade deadline, and they could only hope to buy out the player market. On February 13, Beijing time, the US media Fade World listed the 5 major targets in the Lakers buyout market, and believed that signing any one would help the team.
1. Golan Dragic
Dragic, 35, is likely to be the best player the Lakers can get in the buyout market. He's a two-man guard and is excellent at possession and projection, and he's not reused with the Raptors this season, he's in average form, but he played well with the Heat last season, playing the role of sixth man, averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 assists and 37.3 percent from three-point range. He's already in talks with the Spurs about buyouts, with the Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, Bucks, Bulls and Nets all interested in signing him.
2. Gary Harris
Gary Harris is a 3D player with a certain ability to create points. He contributed 11.4 points per game for the Magic, shooting 38.1 percent from three-point range. Harris could be bought out by the team, and his characteristics are very suitable for the needs of the Lakers. On the one hand, his defense helps the Lakers, and on the other hand, his shooting can come in handy around Westbrook and James. He could even be the team's starter, and if it's possible to sign him, the Lakers should make some moves.
3. Dennis Schroeder
Schroeder recently linked up with the Lakers, and there are reports that the Lakers are interested in signing him back if Schroeder is bought out by the Rockets. The Rockets are currently focused on giving their young players playing time, as evidenced by Wall's absence. Therefore, it is entirely possible that Schroeder will eventually become a free agent through a buyout.
4. DeAndre -Bembry
Bemburi has just recently been cut by the Nets, but there's no doubt he can still be a qualified role player. For the Lakers, Bemburi's defensive prowess is enough to attract them. He can defend multiple positions, and there are not many three-point shots, but they are accurate enough, and so far this season, Bemburi's three-point shooting rate has been as high as 41.7%.
5. Tristan Thompson
Thompson, who won with the Cavaliers in 2016, is teammate and brother to James. He excels at interior scoring, defense and rebounding. Thompson doesn't want to play for the Pacers and is expected to reach a buyout, and maybe he has a chance to reunite with the Lakers and James. If the Lakers replace Jordan Jr. with Thompson, it should be a better choice. He will be a qualified substitute for Thick Brow.