4 Free Agent Centers Lakers Should Target After Mark Williams Trade Falls Through
By Cem Yolbulan
Robin Lopez
The 36-year-old center should be considered a last resort for the Lakers. The 16-year veteran has been a free agent since the 2024 trade deadline when he was traded from the Bucks to the Kings and subsequently waived.
In his prime, Lopez was a solid two-way center. He was a good scorer around the basket with an intriguing post-up game and an extensive portfolio of hook shots and creative finishes. He was also a good rim protector with excellent size at 7-foot-1 and an elite wingspan.
At this stage of his career, Lopez is not the player he used to be. He has played sparingly in his last three stops in Orlando, Cleveland, and Milwaukee. He likely can't play too many minutes, either.
However, he has the size, length, and the experience to eat up regular-season minutes. He can still be a deterrent around the basket defensively and provide offensive rebounding and finishing around the basket on the other end of the floor.
Lopez is not the most exciting name on the market, but he can be an end-of-the-bench option for this depleted frontcourt.
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