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3 people are not sold, Pelinka announces reinforcement plan! Lake media shows the goal of 4 centers + substitute poaching Rockets

6:45pm, 9 May 2025【Basketball】

Three people from Zhan Dongli are not selling products! After the Lakers were eliminated 1-4 in the first round, Pelinka announced her offseason reinforcement plan, clarifying that the inside reinforcement is the number one goal. Lake media quickly showed off the four center goals, and at the same time suggested that substitutes can try to poach the Rockets Adams.

Pellinka announced plans

Although she was eliminated early in the first round, Pelinka is still full of confidence in the team's future and said bluntly that the teams will inevitably have more big moves this summer, and she is excited about the upcoming offseason and the team's future development.

He also talked about several hot topics in the post-match press conference and disclosed the plan for the offseason reinforcement.

First of all, Pelinka made it clear that the Lakers' goal has always been the champion, and any season that has not won the championship is a season that is not up to standard.

Secondly, Pelinka admitted that after the team sent off the starting center and replaced Doncic on the trading deadline, the team had obvious flaws in the inside, and strengthening the inside was regarded as the team's primary goal in the offseason.

also responded that he did not become a regular, Jamison or Korlock, but left Ryan in the team but hardly used it. Pelinka said that Ryan is an excellent player and is worth staying on the roster, but the specific rotation is subject to Redick's decision.

In addition to the size and depth required for the inside line, another Pelinka mentioned that the position to be lifted is the wing.

Finally, Capela talked about the issue of player mobility and said that James, Doncic and Reeves were not selling products.

Pellinka admitted that the team's management's confidence in the three has reached an unprecedented level, and believed that the three have a good prospect to play together. The team will do its best to ensure that more suitable teammates are introduced to the three to achieve final success.

Lake Media sent 4 major inside goals

After Pelinka made clear the plan, the Lakers Media quickly showed off the four ideal inside reinforcement goals of the Purple and Gold Legion.

Goal 1: Lefly

24-25 season: 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 blocks

Lefly is undoubtedly one of the Lakers' best reinforcement goals. First of all, he and Doncic had a successful cooperation experience in the Mavericks before, and the two had a solid chemical reaction.

Secondly, Levley has good personal abilities and is only 21 years old. He is fully qualified to play the inside core for a long time and partner with Doncic to become the team's future.

The most important thing is that Lefly bears the rookie bonus contract. When the Lakers hope to build a team around James, Doncic and Reeves, Lefly's cost-effectiveness will ensure that the Lakers still have room for reinforcement in the future.

Goal 2: Kessler

24-25 season: 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.4 blocks

Kessler is another inside reinforcement target worth betting on. From the perspective of ability, Kessler is obviously a better inside reinforcement target, especially on the defensive end.

However, his bonus contract is about to expire. Unless James jumps out of the player option and saves his salary to stay in the team, it will be difficult for the Lakers to strengthen even if they get a trade with Kessler.

Goal 3: Gafford

24-25 season: 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.8 blocks,

Gafford's immediate combat power is trustworthy, and he has had successful cooperation experience with Doncic, and the contract cost-effectiveness is also good.

However, Gafford is 27 years old and has almost no ceiling to dig. It is just a high-quality blue-collar insider, which is somewhat contrary to the Lakers' search for a long-term inside core.

Goal 4: Clarkston

24-25 season: 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.4 blocks

Compared with the other three, Clarkston's ability, contract and talent limit are not advantageous, but he is the most likely goal for the inside reinforcement that the Lakers can get.

Substitute poaching Rockets

In addition, Lakers said that while the Lakers strengthened the starting inside through trades, the Lakers can try to poach the Rockets substitute inside Adams further improve the team's inside depth.