8-choose 1? Team leader lists potential insiders, who is the Lakers? Three people are the key

It is no secret that the Lakers lack the inside, and the departure of Davis has caused the Lakers, who were originally weak inside, to face more serious problems. The playoff journey also proves that Hayes is not the player who can shoulder more burdens. It was previously revealed that Hayes was not very satisfied with his position in the team and did not have too high expectations for returning to the team, which also made the Lakers inside the offseason have to complete the signing. Pelinka has also repeatedly stated that inside signings will be one of the team's main operations during the offseason.

So what type of players do the Lakers want? Pelinka talked about his requirements: It is best to have a player with vertical threats, all-in-one threats, and can protect the inside on the defensive end. These are the key. But there are also many types of centers in the league that can play an important role, such as space centers that have both ability to protect the basket. We will consider this type of player, too. I don't want to limit the specific templates, but we clearly need a big man.

In fact, many targets for the Lakers' potential trade have been exposed. Earlier, the Lakers recorded the 8 potential players who can strengthen the lineup, including 5 potential candidates, namely Bitaze, Sharp, Nance, Connett, and Achuva; the remaining three were highlighted.

Bitazer averaged 7.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game in the regular season this season. The contract has two years left, with US$8.33 million in the 2025-26 season and US$7.6 million in the 2026-27 season. Sharp averaged 7.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in the regular season this season, and is potentially restricted free agents. Cornett averaged 6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in the regular season this season, and the Celtics are not expected to keep him. Larry Nance Jr. is a full free agent averaging 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in the regular season this season. Achuwa averaged 6.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in the regular season this season. After the Knicks were eliminated, Shams revealed that the Knicks may have a big operation in the offseason, which also attracted much attention. The remaining three are the key. The first thing to bear is Gafford. There is no doubt that Gafford is a player who is fully suitable for Doncic, after all, he confirmed this during the Mavericks. And he is currently at a golden age, and he is also one of the players mentioned many times to make the Lakers potentially chased offseason.

His contract has one year left and his salary is $14.4 million. It is difficult for the Mavericks to provide him with a contract that satisfies him in the future. After all, the team has Davis and Levley, which is another factor that he may be traded. Gafford is a potential trader for the Lakers during the offseason. Of course, the premise is whether the Mavericks will agree to send Gafford to the Lakers in the future, and what chips will the Lakers give out. At the same time, the Lakers also need to ensure whether Gafford will be willing to stay in the team?

Clarkston of the Second Nets. If nothing unexpected happens, Clarkston is once again linked with the Lakers. In the past three seasons, Clarkston has contributed 11.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2 blocks in the Nets Capital. Excellent height, wingspan and flexible footsteps make him an excellent inside lineman who can finish at the basket and switch to the outside. In theory, he is suitable for the Lakers' tactical system. Of course, if the Lakers want to get Clarkston, it will definitely be very difficult, because many teams are interested in Clarkston, and the Lakers need to provide more bargaining chips in the transaction.

The Third Eagle Capela. For example, the first two people are much older and are already in the stage of declining. In the past season, he averaged 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1 block per game, and missed the last month of the season due to a left-hand ligament injury. But on the defensive end, he can still provide good help to the team and can be a short-term insider choice at the starting level, but it is not an ideal goal.

seems to list 8 potential possibilities, but in fact, as a starting player, only the top three are more suitable for the Lakers, but it is still very difficult to get these three players. Who do you think the Lakers can get in the inside reinforcement during the offseason? What kind of chips do you need to pay?