NBA Free Agency: 3 free agents the Los Angeles Lakers should look to sign

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The Los Angeles Lakers have cap space for a max FA
The Los Angeles Lakers have cap space for a max FA

The NBA Free Agency is off to a frantic start. Most of the top dominos have already fallen.

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving decided to take their talents to the Brooklyn Nets. Kemba Walker has decided to sign a max contract with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics and the Hornets agreed for a sign and trade. The Hornets are getting Terry Rozier on a three year deal. Jimmy Butler also agreed for a sign and trade. He will be playing for the Miami Heat next season.

Philadelphia 76ers locked in Tobias Harris for the next five years and also signed Al Horford. The Golden State Warriors will be getting back Klay Thompson on a five year max deal. They are also getting De'Angelo Russell as a part of the sign and trade deal with the Nets.

The one team that has yet to make any splash in the free agency is the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have the cap space to sign one max free agent or they can use this space to sign a couple of good role players to support their superstars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Let's have a look at the 3 free agents that the Lakers should sign:


#3. Marcus Morris

Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics - Game Four
Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics - Game Four

Marcus Morris was one of the crucial pieces for the Celtics last season. He is a tough professional and played during some critical moments for the Celtics.

Morris shot 38% from the three point line during the regular season. His percentages improved even more during the playoffs where he shot an amazing 45% from beyond the arc. He can be a great rotation player for the Lakers. He will fill in great with LeBron James and Anthony Davis especially when Kyle Kuzma is on the bench.

Morris brings lots of professionalism and experience with him. The Lakers should look to sign him and he also won't occupy much of their cap space.

#2. Danny Green

2019 NBA Finals - Game Six
2019 NBA Finals - Game Six

Danny Green is just coming off a championship campaign with the Toronto Raptors. He played a crucial role starting as a shooting guard for the team.

Green is one of the best 3 and D players in the NBA. He shot an incredible 45.5% from the three point line for the Raptors and is a career 42.5% shooter from beyond the arc. Green's percentages dropped in the playoffs but he played a crucial role in the NBA finals against the Warriors. Green has shot above 50% from the three point line over his career in the NBA finals.

Green would be a perfect teammate for both James and Davis. He is a great spot up shooter and that will create space in the paint. He is capable of defending the best guard from the opposition team. His experience in the playoffs will also come in handy for the Lakers.

#1. Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard on the Toronto Raptors Victory Parade & Rally
Kawhi Leonard on the Toronto Raptors Victory Parade & Rally

Kawhi Leonard would be totally worth the wait for the Lakers. He is the best free agent available in this years free agency. Leonard is coming off a finals MVP performance guiding the Toronto Raptors to their first ever NBA championship.

Kawhi Leonard was unbelievable in the playoffs. He averaged 30.5 points per game and shot 49% from the field throughout the playoffs. Leonard is the best two way player in the league. He shutdown Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Eastern Conference finals against the Bucks and continued with great production on the offensive end.

The addition of Kawhi Leonard to the already present duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis would mean that the Lakers will be easy favorites for the championship. The Lakers would be creating a new dynasty in the NBA with 3 out of the best 5 players in the world on their team.

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