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Lakers About to Get Gifted Perfect Frontcourt Addition From 76ers

The Los Angeles Lakers may have the ideal addition to the frontcourt coming from the Philadelphia 76ers.

By Richard Louis

Dec 9, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) jokingly pushes Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) as time winds down on an overtime 76ers victory at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) jokingly pushes Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) as time winds down on an overtime 76ers victory at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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The Los Angeles Lakers have been a constant topic of discussion for weeks. They had a long coaching search while also being tasked with improving the roster.

The Lakers took Dalton Knecht and Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft before shifting their attention to free agency. Since then, the Lakers haven't been too active in adding talent.

They were aggressively pursuing Klay Thompson but struck out as he ended up signing with the Dallas Mavericks.

They have shifted their focus to DeMar DeRozan but the latest report has revealed the perfect frontcourt addition is going to be available.

Lakers News: Paul Reed Will Be Available This Offseason

Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype revealed that the Philadelphia 76ers are going to waive or trade forward Paul Reed.

"Philadelphia is scouring the free agent market and potential trade options to land another forward, with Paul Reed expected to be waived or used in a trade, league sources told HoopsHype."

- Michael Scotto

Reed has been with the 76ers for the past four seasons, backing up Joel Embiid. He's a high-energy force in the frontcourt. The 25-year-old constantly fights on the glass and is a good finisher around the rim.

In his career, Reed averages 5.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and shoots 55% from the field.

He would be the perfect low-cost player to add to backup Anthony Davis. He could give Los Angeles an energetic 15-20 mins on a nightly basis. The Lakers are looking to get younger and more athletic. Reed is the right type of addition the Lakers could use and it looks like he's up for grabs.

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