Lakers centers lock in four major goals: First choice Ayton, Plan B Horford, 20+19 towers are listed

The free market has been open for two days, and the Lakers have not made any noise yet. They signed a white shooter Laravia with a two-year contract of 12 million, which obviously cannot satisfy the appetite of Lakers fans. The biggest trouble before Pelinka is that the Lakers do not have a genuine center next season, and there is not a center with great ability to start. Last season's starting center Hayes is already a free agent, and the marginal players Trey Jones and Koloke are obviously embarrassing the heavy responsibility, so the Lakers are in a difficult situation now. If you don't pay attention, James really may leave the team, which is too great for the Lakers' losses.

Earlier today, the Lakers' favorite player Turner signed the Bucks, with 107 million in four years, and the Raptors' big center Pelter also renewed the contract, with 104 million in four years, and former player Nance Jr. also joined the Cavaliers. Therefore, there are fewer and fewer centers on the market who can sign. According to Lakers reporter Buha, the Lakers currently focus on the center candidates on the following four people, with Ayton first choosing Plan B Horford, and the 20+19 towers in the list.

First of all, Ayton is the most realistic choice for the Lakers, and he is also a big center that you can get without paying any assets. Ayton is just soft and not bad. He hits 60% in the playoffs and averages 15 points per game. The only thing in history is that this is strength! However, Ayton's shortcomings are also obvious. His playing style is too soft and he is more likely to be frustrated. He was late for many times and his emotions were out of control in the Trail Blazers, which are the main reasons for his abandonment. For players with obvious problems, whether the Lakers can control this kind of player must also be questioned.

If Ayton doesn't come, then the Lakers' B chance is Horford. Although Horford is old, he is not bad at all, he can shoot and protect the frame. In the 2024 playoffs, he got the nickname "Anti-Letter Armor", which is really easy to use. Moreover, Horford has championship experience and good strength, so you can consider it. The reason why Horford is listed as Plan B is mainly because he is older and is over 39 years old. In addition, James is 41 years old, and it is basically unrealistic to win the championship with two old men of this age as the core.

In addition to these two, Buha said that the Lakers are also asking for Rowe and Richards. Rowe is in the Trail Blazers. At present, the Trail Blazers may let him go. The Trail Blazers focus on cultivating Yang Hansen and Klingen. Ayton has sent him away, and Rowe is likely not to stay for a long time. Moreover, Loway plays blue-collar style, which is very consistent with Klingen. If the Lakers get Rowe, it is actually very good. He and Doncic are very complementary. His defense coverage is very large. The only thing they are worried about is that his glass physique is too easy to get injured.

Finally, the Lakers also inquired about the Suns' center Richards. Richards joined the Suns in the middle of last year's season, before with the Hornets. Richards was very useful. After joining the Suns in the third game, he scored 20 points and 19 rebounds. In another game, he scored 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks, and his performance was very eye-catching. Therefore, the Lakers aimed at this 20+19 tower with unique vision. Moreover, he is still very young, only 28 years old, in his year of playing. The most important thing is that Richards is also very cost-effective, with a contract of only 5 million in the 25-26 season. If the Lakers successfully dig Richards, the urgent need for the Lakers center position will be completely solved.