3 Best Free Agents Remaining that Could Save the Lakers Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make any significant improvements to their roster. It looks like the team that lost in the first round to the Denver Nuggets is coming back for another season, much to the chagrin of Lakers fans.

GM Rob Pelinka was active on the trade and free agent market but came up with nothing. Against all odds, players like D'Angelo Russell, Jaxson Hayes, Cam Reddish, Christian Wood, and Jalen Hood-Schifino are still on the roster. It is clear that the Lakers either have to use these players in trade packages to upgrade or move them to clear roster spots that they can use on still-available free agents.

Fortunately for the Lakers, potential upgrades are still sitting on the market. Let's take a look at the three best options.

Markelle Fultz

The former No. 1 overall pick is an unrestricted free agent and should be acquirable on a prove-it deal. For a veteran's minimum deal, the Lakers could do much worse than Markelle Fultz.

After flaming out with the Philadelphia 76ers, Fultz was able to revive his career in Orlando. He still struggles with availability and his jump shot has completely abandoned him but his skill set fits in Los Angeles.

The Lakers desperately need more perimeter defense and Fultz provides that. He is an excellent point-of-attack defender who can force turnovers and make defensive plays. He has good positional size at 6'4 and can guard multiple positions with his length and strength. At age 26, he still has some untapped potential if he can stay healthy for a full season.