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Lakers Roundtable: How should the Lakers use their remaining cap space?

By Redan Lopez

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a timeout in the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 05, 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 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a timeout in the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 05, 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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Thoughts from Jason Reed

It is pretty refreshing that the Los Angeles Lakers actually have several options to explore this offseason, which is because of the team’s ability to get a deal done before one free agency. There is one thing that the team should absolutely avoid, though.

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Under no circumstance should the Los Angeles Lakers trade away pieces to try and open up space to bring in a third max (or at least close to max) contract. Yes, the prospects of D’Angelo Russell and other big names certainly is enticing. But at the end of the day, that would only create a top-heavy roster that is already fine with LeBron and Davis.

The priority should be to fill the backcourt first. Patrick Beverley is the perfect defensive-minded point guard that does not need to control the basketball or even score to be successful. Rajon Rondo wouldn’t be terrible to bring back off the bench and Trey Burke is someone who has shown a lot of promise to play off the bench.

Two-guard would then be the focus, where J.J. Redick obviously stands out. However, he might demand more than the Lakers are willing to pay. If the team is on a budget, someone like Wayne Ellington would be interesting to play alongside Reggie Bullock, who the team should bring back.

The team needs depth at forward and will probably find that in Carmelo Anthony, as much as fans want to gripe about it.

Next. Rumored center targets should be avoided. dark

But the last move the team really should look to make is adding a rim-protecting center off the bench that can play in larger sets. Los Angeles does not need to look at external options, as JaVale McGee presents the perfect option for LA.

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