Report: Lakers Linked to Several Players Headlined by 2-Time All-Star

The Los Angeles Lakers need to add a few pieces to their roster in order to replace some of the players struggling with injuries. The Los Angeles Times surveyed a group of executives and scouts. Three players turned out to be great options for the team. One of the Lakers options is a two-time All-Star.

Andre Drummond, Hassan Whiteside, and JaVale McGee.

“Rival scouts and executives believe the Lakers are looking for upgrades in their frontcourt,” the Los Angeles Times wrote. “Obviously, Cleveland’s Andre Drummond would be high on their wish list if bought out. Rival executives have wondered if the Lakers could either try to add Sacramento’s Hassan Whiteside or maybe even reunite with JaVale McGee if the former Laker gets bought out and becomes a free agent.”

Before you make any predictions, go through all the rumors related to their complications. The Lakers will have to give up players. The front office will have to make a move.

The Lakers may get their All-Star

It won’t be that easy for the Lakers to get McGee. The Cavaliers would have to trade him to another team and he will have to receive a buyout before inking a deal with the Lakers. If McGee gets his buyout from the Cavaliers, he may not re-sign with the Lakers due to league rules. McGee started games for the Lakers for two years.

The veteran is averaging 7.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks while coming off the Cavaliers bench. Some say the Cavaliers will probably send him to Brooklyn.

“I guess they (people who are speculating) take my time in Golden State and just plug me in there also, because they’re like, ‘He thrived when he was in Golden State so he definitely will thrive if he was over there in Brooklyn,’” McGee said on Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes Posted Up podcast. “But hey man, I’m just trying to go day by day and make sure I stay focused and focused on myself. If a team comes and gets me, then it is what it is. But yeah, that’s all I can do, is just stay in shape and stay myself and stay bouncy and stay dunking on people. That’s all I can really do.”

Drummond may be the biggest name on the list of potential options. The Lakers may not trade for Drummond but they could sign him if he becomes a free agent thanks to a buyout move.

“Along with the Knicks, Drummond continues to be linked to the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers,” NBA insider Sam Amico detailed on FortyEightMinutes.com. “The Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are said to only be interested in the event Drummond hits the buyout market.”