Free agency in the NBA will begin on Friday, June 30, at 6 p.m. New York time, and it will be a very important time for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they look to take the final steps toward another world championship.
They reportedly want to retain as much of their current team as possible, which would mean re-signing Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and likely D’Angelo Russell. If they do so, they may still look to make an addition or two.
No matter which direction the Lakers will go in, they will need to make sure they have solid depth at the center position, even if they keep playing Anthony Davis exclusively at that spot.
At the end of the regular season, Los Angeles picked up veteran big man Tristan Thompson. Although he barely played, when he did get onto the court, he showed that he may still have something left in the tank.
Would he be a good signing for the Purple and Gold this summer?