Who will the Lakers bring in the last signing? Love may assist James again, and the Warriors champion defender will also become a candidate

The Lakers currently have 14 players in their lineup with regular NBA contracts, and in theory, they can sign another player. Lakers' team reporter Dan Wojko said in a show that the Lakers' lineup for next season has been basically confirmed, and this may be the lineup for the opening game. However, Voiko said that the Lakers still lack a veteran who can help James speak out. The candidate he gave was James' former champion partner Love.

Another NBA reporter Brett Segal wrote an article to analyze the Lakers' offseason operation. He and Voiko have the same views and feel that the Lakers may still find a veteran in the free agent market, and the candidate he gave is Brogdon or Payton Jr.

The Lakers currently have about $1 million left to the first luxury tax line. If the Lakers sign another veteran, they will exceed the first luxury tax line. Therefore, the Lakers need to introduce their favorite targets and perhaps conduct trading operations to make room.

Sigel believes that the Lakers' operations in the offseason have solved the key needs, finding a stable center, and enhancing the depth of the forward 3D player.

This summer, the Lakers' biggest gain was to pick up bargains to introduce center Ayton. The No. 1 center is a double-double machine. Although it lacks three-point firepower, its central shot ability is excellent, and his central shot can enrich the team's offensive system. The Lakers signed pitcher Laravia, who also has certain defensive abilities and does not only know how to attack. The Lakers' guard Smart is also a big gain. Smart has basically recovered his health. He once won the best defensive player and will be an important rotation player for the Lakers next season. The Lakers also received the athletic Thiero in the draft, a strong defensive player. The Lakers should have realized that Finney Smith might leave and chose such a forward defender.

The Lakers currently do not seem to have plans to make big deals, but only make up for the lineup. Love was James's good partner when he played for the Cavaliers for the second time, and he won the championship together. Later, Love joined the Heat. Last season, he played 23 games with the Heat, averaging 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, shooting percentage of 35.7%, three-point shooting percentage of 35.8%, and free throw shooting percentage of 69.6%.

Love was traded to the Jazz by the Heat this summer, and the Jazz will most likely buy out his contract. For the Lakers, if Love is introduced, you can indeed upgrade the depth of the inside. Love is a big man who can open up space. Although he has passed his peak period long ago, such a veteran can still play a role at some point.

Brogg played for the Wizards last season, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. He is currently a free agent. It is rumored that the Kings, the Pelicans, the Timberwolves and the Warriors are all interested in him.

Peton Jr. averaged 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game with the Warriors last season, shooting 57.4% from the field, 32.6% from three-point shooting percentage and 71.1% from free throw percentage. He has also become a free agent now. The Warriors have not renewed their contract with him for a long time. Payton Jr. once helped the Warriors win the 2021-22 season championship.

Will the Lakers still sign people this summer? Wait and see!