By Mathieu S. | Sports editor
With a very good record to start the season, the Lakers are showing positive things. But the roster still seems quite fragile, with one area to improve. And the leaders already have their favorite target.
About a month after the start of the season NBA, the Lakers have a decent record of 10 wins for 4 losses. Some expected much worse with a lot of uncertainty, but JJ Redick’s men do the job. Including the coach. Anthony Davis is in MVP mode, LeBron James continues to do damage at almost 40 years old, while Dalton Knecht is undoubtedly the steal of the draft.
However, it is difficult to say whether the magic will continue for much longer in Los Angeles. There are obvious gaps in defense and a few injuries among the lot. Nobody knows when Christian Wood will return, while Jarred Vanderbilt remains in the infirmary for an indefinite period, much to the dismay of the supporters of the Lakers.
A possible recruit for the Lakers?
So for the front office, it seems important to scan the market for possible improvement. Nothing imminent, the deadline being set for the month of February, but the franchise must take action if it wants to give itself the best chance of winning the championship. And a name begins to come back insistently.
Available for mid-December, since he signed a contract last summer, Jonas Valanciunas is clearly the Lakers’ priority. Support is lacking behind Davis and the pivot is very popular according to information from Jake Fischer, shared by an Internet user on X.
@KnechtFromDeep : “According to Jake Fischer, Jonas Valanciunas is the number 1 target for Los Angeles. He also mentions that Deandre Ayton could become available, as could Nikola Vucevic. »
When we see the names mentioned, it is obvious that the Angelinos are looking for a talented center to pair with Davis. Other targets could also be added to the list, such as Robert Williams to the Blazers, according to Brett Siegel.
Brett Siegel : “Robert Williams will generate a lot of interest on the market. The Lakers, Pelicans and Kings have expressed interest in the Blazers pivot, even during the last offseason. »
The Lakers should still be playing for time, the deadline being far away, but recruiting an interior player is a priority. It remains to find the rare pearl.
Recruitment planned for the Lakers, who are looking for a pivot to relieve Anthony Davis, wanting to play position 4 the majority of the time. Their number 1 target is known, but a surprise is not impossible.
