Luka Doncic is the main guy in L.A. The Lakers have to build around him. They resigned Austin Reaves but that won’t be enough to contend in the West. Nobody truly knows what LeBron James will do, he’s been linked to the Heat, Warriors and of course, remaining with the Lakers, which seems most likely.
Deandre Ayton will likely pick up his player option, although there are reports the Lakers are looking at Knicks center Mitchell Robinson. L.A. may offer Robinson a “long-term” deal at around the mid-level exception of $15.1 million, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. He also reported Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford could be in the mix.
Rui Hachimura had some of the best shooting performances in the playoffs and there are questions about his contract that need to be answered as he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. If he wants to be back in L.A., it’s his choice. But will he like the price?
ESPN insider Brian Windhorst said during NBA draft coverage on June 24 that Ja Morant is done in Memphis, however the Grizzlies are having a difficult time finding a trade partner for their 26-year-old, two-time All-Star.
“It’s not really a question for the Grizzlies, they’re going to really try to trade him,” Windhorst said. “I think we’ve probably have seen the last moments of Ja Morant in a Grizzlies uniform. It just depends on of how it’s going to play itself out. They are looking to totally reset their franchise and Boozer’s selection at No. 3 is a part of that. They’ve had difficulty finding a trading partner for Ja Morant. There’s not that many teams that need franchise point guards, quite frankly. A lot of them just drafted them last night that they want to develop.”
According NBA insider Chris Haynes, the New Orleans Pelicans will not pick up the team option on veteran center Kevon Looney. Looney, 30, will be a free agent.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: NBA free agency live updates: Latest rumors on top players available
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