Space-type center is here? It is revealed that the Lakers are expected to sign first and then exchange, and get Reed! Pelinka may create another surprise

In the offseason this summer, the Lakers will do their best to strengthen, especially the weak center position, which is the Lakers' key goal of strengthening. Fans have been struggling with the weakness in the Lakers center position for several seasons. When Davis was not traded, he always hoped that the team could introduce a real center to himself and to relieve the pressure on the inside. However, Pelinka didn't know whether she didn't take it seriously or was not clever enough to achieve this goal.

In this year's playoffs, the Lakers originally entered the playoffs as the third in the West, but they faced the Timberwolves, the sixth in the West in the first round. However, due to insufficient inside height and hardness, they were dominated by the Timberwolves' two inside players Gobert and Randall. The Lakers finally lost the series 1:4, marking a failure of this season. The Lakers only have jealous when they look at the three inside players of the Timberwolves Gobert, Randle and Reed. Fans hope that the Lakers can also have such a center player.

The good news is that the Lakers have a good chance to grab a center that suits them in this year's trading market. Reed is the center that is generally favored by the media to come to the Lakers. Recently, Newsweek listed the Lakers as one of the three ideal destinations for Timberwolves center Naz Reid: "Los Angeles (Lakes) may indeed sign Reid, and the possibility of reaching an intention is extremely high. But if the Lakers finally choose Reid, the transaction is likely to be signed first and then exchange."

According to a previous report by the US reporter Jake Fischer, many people in the league expect Reid to refuse to execute the $15 million player option next season this summer and become a free agent. Reed played 80 regular season games this season, averaging 27.5 minutes per game, scoring 14.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2.3 assists, shooting 46.2% from the field and 37.9% from three-point shooting. He played in 15 playoff games, averaging 24.9 minutes per game, scoring 10.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists, shooting 50.9% from the field and 39.7% from three-point shooting.

If Reed can really join the Lakers by signing first and then changing, it will be a good result for the Lakers. In my opinion, Reed has two places that are more suitable for the Lakers, the first is his shooting ability. As a center, Reed's three-point shooting percentage is close to 40%, and he is already at the level of a high-quality shooter. He is a real space-based center that can bring more tactical system changes to the Lakers.

The second is that Li De's movement ability and height are very good. Although his defensive ability is not very outstanding, he will not become a defensive weak point or weakness in the inside. His impact ability can also bring energy improvements to the Lakers, and it will not make people feel sad like Ryan and Hayes. Moreover, Reed has experience in high-end games. He has reached the Western Conference Finals with the Timberwolves and still has a certain ability to fight tough battles.

If the Lakers can get Reed, they only need one link to achieve the perfect lineup, which is to find a pie-type insider who can complete pick-and-roll, rebounds and inside defense. In that case, the Lakers will not have any insider shortcomings. As for whether you can still get a 3D player on the front line and improve your outside defense, it is natural. At least the Lakers' biggest short-term center is to completely strengthen it.

There are still many center players in this year's free market and trading market, such as Clarkston, Gafford, Capela, Lopez, and other players. The Lakers still have a lot of room for choice, but Reed must be the best representative of the center player. As long as the Lakers have a chance, they must not give up the opportunity to chase Reed. Perhaps Pelinka can really surprise fans again this summer.