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5 Offseason Options to Address Los Angeles Lakers' Center Problem

Published by Bleacher Report on Mon, 27 Mar 2017


The Los Angeles Lakers placed a healthy Timofey Mozgov on ice in mid-March, a fact that speaks volumes about their center problem. The giant Russian hadn't played much for a month prior to that.L.A. signed the leviathan to a four-year $64 million bonanza last summer. He's not horrible, but he's also not the future. The reasoning for the shutdown was to give younger players a better chance to grow.Ivica Zubac has been the major recipient of the decision. At 7'1", the second-round rookie is a whole lot quicker and lighter than Mozgov, and is a better shot-blocker as well.During a Lakers Voices chat with host Mike Trudell, the 20-year-old said he's modeling his game after Marc Gasol. Maybe that will all pan out.Also shoring up the front line is third-year backup Tarik Black, who has plenty of hustle but a limited offensive repertoire. Meanwhile, starting power forward Julius Randle often shifts to the 5 in small-ball lineups.Lakers coach Luke Walton will work with what he has for now. But additional help is clearly needed. Fortunately, there are means to a possible end.L.A. has a top-three-protected pick in the upcoming draft (fingers crossed) as well as a late first-rounder. The team also has an early second-round selection that will go to the Orlando Magic if the Lakers do not convey their top-three pick to the Philadelphia 76ers.Plus, Los Angeles will have about $31.5 million to play with during summer free agency, per Basketball Insider's Eric Pincus.That's enough for a max-type offer, but it would sure be nice not to spend it all in one place.Regardless, the team has options. It also has some big decisions to make.Begin Slideshow
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