Lakers Free Agent And Trade Targets

Lakers Free Agent And Trade Targets

Let's kick off the weekend talking Lakers offseason targets. Should they go all-in on a big? A defensive wing? What should they prioritize?

Lakers' Top Offseason NBA Target Revealed

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be setting their sights on veteran center Clint Capela for the upcoming free agency period. According to reports from ClutchPoints, Capela is positioned high on the Lakers’ target board as they look to strengthen their frontcourt depth before the 2025-26 season. “League sources anticipate yet another tough market for free agents this summer, but it’s …

LA Lakers could offer $5.7 million for multiple times NBA champion center, likely to face competition

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the offseason with one clear priority: finding a reliable center to anchor their frontcourt. This critical need has dominated their summer planning discussions. Multiple big-name targets have emerged in trade rumors, including Nic Claxton, Walker Kessler, and Daniel Gafford. The Lakers have also explored high-profile options like Giannis Antetokounmpo, or even big-forward Lauri Markkanen, for size and spacing. Howeve…

Lakers Rumors: Clint Capela Expected To Depart Hawks In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers may have traded for Luka Doncic at the trade deadline, but their lack of interior size was exposed in the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves abused the Lakers on the boards and happily waltzed to the rim offensively with the latter not having a true rim protector available. Jaxson Hayes was benched in favor of Dorian Finney-Smith, though the move provided all for naught as Minnesota had no pr…

REPORT: Hawks' Big Man Expected To "Sit Pretty High" On The Los Angeles Lakers' Target Board Amid Limited Free Agent Market

Clint Capela (Photo via Mady Martens/ Imagn Images) The Atlanta Hawks have wrapped up another disappointing season, once again failing to qualify for the playoffs. Among the growing uncertainties surrounding the team is the future of veteran center Clint Capela. Capela is set to become a free agent this summer. Speculation about Capela’s next destination has begun to heat up. One team that appears to have serious interest is the Los Angeles Lake…

Report: Lakers to target ex-NBA rebounding leader in free agency

Apr 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers logo at center court during game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers may already have a play called in the huddle to address their paper-thin frontcourt. Veteran NBA big man Clint Capela is expected to “sit pretty high” atop the Lakers’ target board in free agency this offseason, Anthony Irwin of …