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1. Jrue Holiday \u2013 Boston Celtics<\/h2>\n Jrue Holiday\u00a0might be the biggest name on the list, and ironically, the most complicated target. With\u00a0Jayson Tatum\u00a0expected to miss the entire 2025\u201326 season due to injury, the\u00a0Boston Celtics\u00a0may be forced into cost-cutting mode.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re already staring at a projected payroll that could exceed $500 million when factoring in taxes, and Holiday’s remaining three-year, $103 million contract now looms large.<\/p>\n
At age 35, Holiday averaged a modest 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists this past season but remains one of the NBA’s most respected perimeter defenders and an elite \u201c3-and-D\u201d point-of-attack option. While his production dipped, his value in a playoff environment is immense.<\/p>\n
The Lakers, however, would need to match salary and contend with competition from both the Clippers and the Mavericks, who may try to flip him elsewhere for younger assets or expiring contracts. Holiday\u2019s price tag, both contractually and in trade value, makes him a gamble, but a potentially worthwhile one.<\/p>\n
2. Andrew Wiggins \u2013 Miami Heat<\/h2>\n Andrew Wiggins, who ended the 2024\u201325 season with the\u00a0Miami\u00a0Heat\u00a0after being included in the Jimmy Butler trade, is coming off a quietly productive campaign. He averaged 18.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, showing he can still be a capable two-way wing.<\/p>\n
At 30 years old, Wiggins fits the Lakers\u2019 timeline better than older targets and would bring much-needed athleticism and defensive versatility. With two years and $58 million remaining on his deal, he\u2019s more affordable than some other names.<\/p>\n
Buha had previously singled out Wiggins as an \u201cideal fit\u201d in Los Angeles, and if Miami decides to move him for draft capital or a package centered around younger wings, the Lakers could be contenders for his services.<\/p>\n
3. Michael Porter Jr. \u2013 Denver Nuggets<\/h2>\n Michael Porter Jr.\u00a0remains one of the NBA\u2019s most enigmatic talents. He put up 18.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game for\u00a0Denver Nuggets, showcasing elite shooting mechanics and rebounding ability for a wing. However, durability and consistency remain issues.<\/p>\n
His contract remains over the next two seasons, worth $79 million,\u00a0could make teams hesitant, including the Lakers.<\/p>\n
If the Nuggets decide to pivot after a disappointing playoff run, the Lakers would have to offer significant draft capital or possibly a third team to absorb salary. Porter Jr. brings the type of offensive firepower that could open the floor for Luka and LeBron, but only if L.A. is willing to accept the long-term financial risk.<\/p>\n
4. Keegan Murray \u2013 Sacramento Kings<\/h2>\n Keegan Murray averaged 12.4 points and 6.7 rebounds in his second season with the\u00a0Sacramento Kings. A polished shooter and smart defender, Murray is on a rookie contract worth $11.1 million for one more year.<\/p>\n
Sacramento is reportedly high on him, so a trade would require a sizable package of picks and maybe a high-upside young Laker like Dalton Knecht. Still, his age (24), spacing, and size make him an ideal developmental piece next, if the Lakers are willing to think long-term.<\/p>\n
5. Bennedict Mathurin \u2013 Indiana Pacers<\/h2>\n Bennedict Mathurin\u2019s stock skyrocketed during the\u00a0Indiana Pacers’ Finals run, where his 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game played a key role off the bench. Still on his rookie deal, his value is high, but the Pacers are loaded with guard depth and might listen to offers if they can upgrade defensively.<\/p>\n
Mathurin’s scoring and athleticism could thrive in a more featured role with the Lakers. However, his acquisition would likely require parting with multiple picks and perhaps Austin Reaves or Rui Hachimura.<\/p>\n
6. Derrick Jones Jr. \u2013 L.A. Clippers<\/h2>\n Derrick Jones Jr.\u00a0revived his career across town with the\u00a0Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 10.1 points and 3.4 rebounds on improved efficiency. He still has two years and $20 million remaining on his deal, making him one of the most realistic targets.<\/p>\n
A high-flyer and elite defender, Jones could slot in seamlessly as a low-usage role player in\u00a0JJ Redick’s\u00a0system.<\/p>\n
Given the Clippers\u2019 own cap concerns, they could be open to a modest trade involving draft swaps or second-rounders.<\/p>\n
7. Ochai Agbaji \u2013 Toronto Raptors<\/h2>\n Ochai Agbaji, who averaged 10.4 points and 3.8 rebounds last season, was a solid contributor for the\u00a0Toronto Raptors\u00a0and remains on a rookie-scale contract. The Raptors are retooling and might flip Agbaji if the Lakers offer a future first or a young player.<\/p>\n
His 3-and-D upside and willingness to play without the ball make him a potential plug-and-play option, though his role may be limited on a win-now roster.<\/p>\n\n\n
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8. Royce O\u2019Neale \u2013 Phoenix Suns<\/h2>\n Royce O\u2019Neale posted 9.1 points and 4.7 rebounds for the\u00a0Phoenix Suns. A veteran with playoff experience and versatility, he remains under contract for three more seasons at around $32 million total.<\/p>\n
The Suns are in the midst of a retool and could offload O\u2019Neale to gain flexibility. He fits the Lakers\u2019 mold of defense-first wings who can knock down open threes, and at just over $10 million per year, he\u2019s within range for most trade frameworks.<\/p>\n
9. Matisse Thybulle \u2013 Portland Trail Blazers<\/h2>\n Matisse Thybulle, one of the NBA\u2019s most disruptive perimeter defenders, averaged 7.5 points and 3.5 rebounds for the\u00a0Portland Trail Blazers\u00a0this season. He\u2019s got two years left on a $22 million deal, making him another realistic low-cost target.<\/p>\n
The Lakers lack elite point-of-attack defense, especially in transition, and Thybulle could help address that gap. His offensive limitations are well-documented, but in a specialist role, he can be effective.<\/p>\n
10. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope \u2013 Memphis Grizzlies<\/h2>\n A familiar face,\u00a0Kentavious Caldwell-Pope,\u00a0just got traded to the\u00a0Memphis Grizzlies\u00a0in the\u00a0Desmond Bane blockbuster but might not stick around. He averaged just 8.7 points and 2.2 rebounds last season and had a down year overall.<\/p>\n
With\u00a0Memphis leaning into a soft rebuild, Caldwell-Pope could be moved again for cheaper assets. His championship pedigree, defensive reliability, and experience under pressure would be valuable on a team like the Lakers. If he becomes a buyout candidate or is rerouted again, expect L.A. to be in the mix.<\/p>\n
The Lakers Can o Big Or Play It Safe<\/h2>\n Each name on Buha\u2019s list offers a different strategic path. Some, like Holiday and Porter Jr., bring proven playoff ability and win-now pedigree, but at a high cost. Others, like Mathurin or Murray, would require draft assets and patience, but could set up a sustainable future alongside Luka Doncic.<\/p>\n
The Lakers are at a crossroads this summer, and this list reflects just how many directions they could go. Whether they aim to squeeze out one more title run with LeBron or build for the post-LeBron era, these ten targets offer something for both timelines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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