New trends in Lakers recruitment: After Ayton joins the team, the wing and center positions continue to strengthen

On July 3, Lakers reporter Anthony Irwin brought the latest news of the Lakers' recruitment. After successfully signing Ayton, the Lakers focused on strengthening the wing position and improving the depth of the center position, and were preparing to seek the best solution from the free agent market and the trading market.

Alton is talented and a top-notch player in the free market, according to sources, there are different opinions within the Lakers on whether to identify him as the starting center. The ideal center of the Lakers must not only be as talented as Ayton, but also have a unique skill set, especially the ability to open up space, which will add more flexibility to the team's tactical system. Currently, the Lakers have a biennial exception and a veteran's basic salary contract. Veteran Horford has an affair with the Lakers, which is expected to become a new support for the team's inside. When it comes to trading assets, the Lakers hold expiration contracts between Vincent and Kleber, while flexibly using their first-round picks in 2031 or 2032. Kneckett and Hachimura can also be used as bargaining chips, but Reeves is likely not to be traded, which shows how much the Lakers attach to Reeves.

In addition to adjusting the center position, strengthening the wing position is also an important task for the Lakers. Melton is considered to have the possibility of joining the Lakers, and his ability may inject new vitality into the Lakers' wings. Another player with close ties to the Lakers is Whitmore. During the 2023 draft, many people in the Lakers draft team were optimistic about Whitmore, but they finally chose Shifino because of concerns about their health. What is quite dramatic is that due to his own health problems, Shifino almost failed to represent the Lakers. Now, if the Rockets are likely to become a tradeable target for the sake of reducing their total salary, this is undoubtedly a potential opportunity for the Lakers. The Lakers' series of operations during the offseason demonstrate the team's determination and strategy of improving the team's strength. Through targeted signings and trading planning, the Lakers are trying to build a more balanced and powerful lineup. In the new season, whether these efforts of the Lakers can make the team stand out in the fiercely competitive NBA arena is worthy of the expectations of fans. Let us continue to pay attention to the Lakers' follow-up updates and witness the wonderful performance of this giant team in the new season. 【Follow me! Learn about the latest and most reliable basketball news】