The Los Angeles Lakers need to add elite shooting to a talented roster led by Luka Doncic and LeBron James, and we have seven targets who could be on their shortlist this summer.

Despite boasting Luka Doncic and LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 campaign ended in frustration: a dominant 50-32 record (Pacific Division champions) culminated in a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Timberwolves.

The offense, averaging an average of 113.4 PPG (which ranked 19th), nonetheless showed cracks, mainly from the perimeter.

While LA ranked 5th in three-point attempts at 36.4 per game, their 36.6% 3-point clip, 14th in the league, lagged behind elite contenders.

To put it in comparison, the Cavaliers shot 38.3% and the Thunder shot 37.3%. Those two teams had the best records in the NBA.

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Individually, LeBron chipped in 24.4 PPG, 8.2 APG, and a solid 37.6% from deep, while Luka bolstered the attack but struggled to draw enough perimeter support.

Only Rui Hachimura (41.3%), Dorian Finney-Smith (39.8%), and Jordan Goodwin (38.2%) shot at least 38% from deep.

Finney-Smith has a $15,378,480 player option next season, and he might leave the team for a better contract. That means the Lakers don’t have many sharpshooters around Doncic and James for next season, and moves have to be made.

With Luka’s floor-spacing capabilities carrying much of the load, the Lakers need a reliable group of sharpshooters to stretch defenses and reduce opponents’ ability to collapse at the rim.

To elevate their ceiling in 2025-26, LA must surround its stars with knock-down shooters, ones who can convert at least 38% from deep while providing spacing, off-ball movement, and perhaps two-way value.

Here are seven of the best three-point specialists the Lakers could target this summer to turn their perimeter woes into championship firepower.

1. Duncan Robinson

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Contract Status: $19,888,000 Player Option

Proposed Trade Details

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Duncan Robinson

Miami Heat Receive: Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber, 2025 No. 55 Overall Pick

Duncan Robinson remains one of the league’s purest catch-and-shoot specialists. In 74 games this past season with Miami, he averaged 11.0 PPG, knocked down 39.3% from three on 6.5 attempts per game, and chipped in 2.4 APG as a spark off the bench. He continues to be deadly when defenders overcommit; his career 39.7% 3PT-FG demonstrates sustained elite efficiency.

Adding Robinson offers the Lakers a floor-spacer who excels in LeBron-Luka pick-and-pop actions, and it comes at a low cost if he opts out. While not a two-way force, his off-ball gravity helps reduce paint collapses, freeing up lanes for drives and kick-outs. A trade swapping Vincent, Kleber, and a second-rounder could net LA a veteran threat without mortgaging rotational depth.

2. Luke Kennard

Apr 26, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) defends during the second quarter during game four for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Luke Kennard took another step as a reliable bench sniper this season in Memphis, posting 8.9 PPG, 47.8 FG%, and 43.3% from deep in a 6’5″ frame that profiles well for spacing. His 3.3 APG also signals secondary playmaking chops, valuable in a rotational wing role.

Kennard’s motion off-ball and high-level shooting would slot neatly next to LA’s stars. He can stretch the floor in baseline actions, spot-up in duels, and serve as a mid-range safety valve when defenses ignore him. If the Lakers land him on a team-friendly deal, Kennard offers steady returns in minutes and efficiency, plus a young veteran vibe that blends well into a competitive mix.

3. Naz Reid

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) looks down the court during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter during game one of the Western Conference Finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) looks down the court during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter during game one of the Western Conference Finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.

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Contract Status: $15,022,464 Player Option

Proposed Trade Details

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Naz Reid

Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht, 2025 No. 55 Overall Pick

Naz Reid delivered another solid campaign for Minnesota: 14.2 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 46.2% FG across 80 games, with serious impact off the bench as a stretch-five. His uptick in scoring versatility, even earning Sixth Man of the Year buzz last season, shows he can do more than just spot-up: he finishes around the rim and rolls well.

For L.A., Reid represents a shift in frontcourt dynamics. At 6’9″, he can stretch defenses with a 37.9% three-point shot, reducing drop-back pressure and opening rolling lanes. His decision, whether to exercise that player option, will hinge on opportunity and fit. In a role as possibly the new starting center, Reid offers shooting and scourge-proof size.

4. Gary Trent Jr.

Mar 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) dribbles defended by Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Mar 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) dribbles defended by Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Gary Trent Jr. finished hot in Milwaukee, averaging 11.1 PPG, 43.1% FG, and being a consistent rotational wing. He caught fire mid-season, shooting 41.6% from three on 5.9 attempts per game, working his way into the Bucks’ closing lineups.

Trent combines catch-and-shoot prowess with two-way effort; he defends with physicality and makes hustle plays. His late-season impact and playoff spark (with a 33-point outburst vs. Indiana) prove he can handle big moments. LA could lock him in on a 3-year deal (approx. $8–10M/year) and get both floor spacing and scrappy veteran presence.

5. Tim Hardaway Jr.

Mar 3, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) walks up the court during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Mar 3, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) walks up the court during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Tim Hardaway Jr. continues to be a dependable perimeter threat, averaging 11.0 PPG, on 40.6% FG and 36.8% 3-PT FG, and chipping in on the weak side. While his scoring dipped from the mid-teens, he still offers veteran savvy and plays off playmakers well.

Hardaway’s shot creation and experience could give the Lakers stability at the 2/3 swap positions. He spaces the floor, cuts with purpose, and is comfortable in both bench and spot-start roles. A one-year prove-it contract might re-ignite his efficiency and stretch L.A.’s floor evenly around LeBron and Luka.

6. Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) passes in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) passes in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Nickeil Alexander-Walker posted 9.4 PPG, 43.8% FG, 38.1% 3PT-FG, and reputable playmaking (2.7 APG) across 82 games, as a multi-positional wing known for toughness. He also delivered in the 2025 playoffs, averaging 8.3 PPG and 2.3 APG over 16 contests.

NAW brings positional versatility; he defends smaller wings, cuts aggressively, and keeps defenses honest from deep. If LA signs him, his size/skill combo adds another layer: a beam to rotate across 1-3 with moderate ball-handling and hustle elements. He’s the type of glue role player that LA hasn’t bolstered yet.

7. Chris Paul

Oct 15, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles the basketball against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles the basketball against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

At age 40, Chris Paul led the San Antonio Spurs in assists (7.4 APG) and played all 82 games, averaging 8.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 42.7% FG, and 37.7% 3PT-FG. His durability (first to play all 82 at age 39+) and floor leadership remain hallmarks.

Paul would provide L.A. with a lottery-tested floor general, both as an insurance for Luke and as a late-game veteran closer. His gravity, precision passing, and organizational impact, especially in late-clock situations, could be worth a veteran-minimum gamble. And yes, he still splashes triples at a solid clip.