The Lakers can be said to have leaked overnight rain, the team has a poor record this season, and in the last game against the Jazz, he was injured again and may be absent for at least two weeks. Obviously, today's Lakers need to increase the depth of the frontcourt, and recently "Lake Show Life" wrote that if Millsap, Gion, and Favors can enter the buyout market next, the Lakers should consider chasing them.
The first one is Paul Millsap, in the previous trade, the Nets sent Harden and Millsap to Philadelphia, but this does not guarantee that Millsap will not be bought out, Philadelphia is a team that is determined to compete for the championship, they must value the depth of the team, this season, Millsap has played for Philadelphia. However, we've seen examples like this before, when a veteran can't fit in with a new team, or if Philadelphia has a desired goal in the buyout market, they may buy out Millsap.
If that's the case, then the Lakers should definitely contact Millsap, and while he's no longer the player at his peak, he's a real big forward who can help the team in this position, and even play the number five position in the small lineup to help thick eyebrows share the pressure. Millsap is not an elite-level shooter, but can open up space, this season, Millsap averaged only 11.2 minutes per game, but last season in Denver, he averaged 20 minutes per game and can get 10 points and 5 rebounds.
The second target is Gion, who was not sent away by the trade deadline, but he could have been bought out for the same reasons as Millsap. Jean hasn't been getting much playing time with the Atlanta Hawks this season, and the Hawks have been struggling and will seek all the ways to improve their performance. If there is a player that the Hawks like in the buyout market, then it is likely to prioritize giving up Gion, for the Hawks, Gion is dispensable, but for the Lakers, he may bring help.
For most of his career, Gion has spent most of his career playing the role of a space-type interior lineman, and he can help thick eyebrows reduce the burden. Gion's three-point shooting percentage has reached 42.6 percent this season, compared to 42.9 percent last season. He can provide better space on the pitch than Howard and Jordan Jr. Like Millsap, Gion can give Thick Brow more time to rest, and the Lakers can choose to have both of them play at the same time.
Finally, there is Derrick Favors, after media reports said that the Lakers could consider sending Westbrook to the Thunder in the offseason to replace Favors. However, It is possible that Favors may not wait for the offseason to arrive and reach a buyout agreement with the Thunder. Next season, Favors has player options with an annual salary of $10.1 million, but Favors could also consider joining a new team after a buyout, playing a bigger role and getting a new contract.
If Favors comes to the Lakers, with LeBron James by his side, Favors can get more attention, which may help him make more money in the long run. Favors can play as a big forward or as a center, and although Heyworth is not particularly good in terms of space, he still has a good mid-range. Favors is more like a double for Davis, which reduces the time spent on thick eyebrows, and his blocking with James will be very interesting.
in Kelsang