US media lists four major goals for the Lakers to sign: Nets start two firsts, and upgrading to the inside is the main theme

When the Timberwolves were defeated by the Timberwolves, the Lakers' management will look very busy this summer. With the current lineup of the Lakers, it is a dream to win the championship. Moreover, LeBron James is one year older next year and is even about to retire. The Lakers are counting on this team, and I am afraid that the results of this season will be their limit.

So after officially eliminating, US media listed the four major goals of the Lakers to sign in the market this summer. Two starters from the Nets Cameron Johnson and Nicholas Clarkston were on the list. Of course, for the Lakers, upgrading their inside strength will be the main theme. In addition to Nicholas Clarkston, Jazz Walker Kessler and Trail Blazers' Robert Williams are also serious and pure centers.

Cameron Johnson is the only non-center among the players on the list, but he may also be the strongest. Although the Nets' record is average, Cameron Johnson let go and averaged 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals per game this season, and the overall efficiency is also very high. In addition to his accurate outside shooting, Cameron Johnson also has certain independent offensive capabilities. He is like an upgraded version of Hachimura, which is obviously very suitable for this Lakers.

Nicolas Clarkston has been the starting center of the Nets for most of this season. His function has basically not changed over the years. He is responsible for eating cakes in the inside and then competing for rebounds and defensive frames. This season, he averaged 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 blocks per game, which has even declined slightly compared to the past few years. However, if Nicholas Clarkston joins the Lakers, he may be like a fish, because there are Luca Doncic and LeBron James here, so there will be no fewer scenes of eating cakes easily.

The other two centers are similar. Walker Kessler has had scandals with the Lakers several times. In fact, as long as the offer is sincere enough, it is not difficult for the Lakers to get Walker Kessler. Because the Jazz are in the reconstruction stage, Walker Kessler has performed well, averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks this season, but it is difficult to increase the team's ceiling, which makes him more likely to be sent to the playoff team as a high-quality bargaining chip.

Robert Williams is in a healthy state and has the ceiling of a blue-collar center player. The main reason is that his glass attributes are too strong. Even after switching to the Trail Blazers, Robert Williams played 26 times in the past two years. It doesn't make sense for the Trail Blazers to keep him. DeAndre Ayton and Donovan Klingen are already at the center. If the Trail Blazers are not asking for a high price, the Lakers can actually consider pursuing Robert Williams, which may also make up for the regret of missing out on Magnificent.