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Lakers free agency rumors: 15 free agents that will be available

By Keith Rivas

Jan 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) reacts to a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) reacts to a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates behind Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) during the third quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Jazz 115-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates behind Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) during the third quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Jazz 115-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Shelvin Mack

Shelvin Mack is somebody that needs the right environment as well. Currently with the Utah Jazz, Mack has played for four teams in five seasons. After being drafted by the Wizards, he’s played for Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Utah in addition to time in Washington.

Being used to moving around, Los Angeles could easily feel like the right fit for a guy like Mack. After seeing how non-starters have impacted the Lakers since the start of last season, he could be their go-to guy behind starters from the young core.

The former Butler Bulldog has had a season average of 7.8 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.3 rebounds for the Jazz. This comes after a career year for him in the 2015-16 campaign where he averaged over twelve points per game.

He’s not an alpha, obviously, but the Lakers can’t ignore depth at point guard before trying to fill other needs.

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