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Los Angeles Lakers: Star players to avoid signing this offseason

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on April 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Rajon Rondo #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on April 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) /
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3. Kyrie Irving

You might be shocked by the inclusion of Kyrie Irving on this list for two reasons. First of all, Irving is a very good player that is still very young and has already won a title alongside LeBron James. Second of all, he has been heavily tied to the New York Knicks, so he does not even seem to be an option for the Lakers.

Because of his talent and the doubt that he is a legitimate target, most Laker fans would probably say that they would jump at Irving if given the chance. While Irving is great, he would not be a good addition to this team.

First of all, as we said earlier, the Lakers already have a point guard. Irving is definitely the superior point guard to Lonzo Ball but the team would be using a big chunk of salary cap space for a position they do not necessarily need.

And the team likely won’t get anything massive that is going to make them better in a Ball trade, especially if other teams know that the front office is desperate to trade him with Irving on the roster.

But like Cousins, Irving showed some of his true colors this season with the Boston Celtics and it was not promising. You could make the case that he would be better as the second guy behind LeBron once more. Regardless, it is a concern.

Let Irving sign with Kevin Durant and stay in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers would be better off targeting actual needs rather than tying their backs financially for a guy just because he is the best available.

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We have already seen LeBron and Kyrie and it should stay that way. I would much rather see LeBron and Kawhi Leonard, if that is even possible.

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