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With old guard LeBron James operating from quite a while and having acquired the services of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, the LA Lakers arguably have the most distinguished firepower this season. Despite forming a fierce squad, JJ Redick yearns for a capable Centre, and the search for the player has reached the Minnesota Timberwolves. As per the popular assertions, Timberwolves' star Center Naz Reid is on the radar of the Lakers.
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Lakers Eyeing Timberwolves' Center Naz Reid
Svyatoslav Rovenchuk of Fansided claims that the Lakers may try to sign the $41 million centre, who has been a vital member of the Timberwolves' team and is among the league's top sixth men.
"The talent pool of available free agent centers for the Lakers to pursue in the offseason is a little lacklustre. Naz Reid could be the best option of the bunch, excluding Myles Turner," Rovenchuk wrote.
Reid's likely departure from Minnesota has been a topic of speculation, with the Lakers appearing as a top prospect for the player. In Los Angeles, Reid would likely step into a starting role, filling a gap in the Lakers' roster while benefiting from playing alongside elite playmakers like LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
However, securing Reid won't be easy for the Los Angeles Lakers. Rovenchuk highlighted the financial challenges both teams face, stating, "The Lakers' cap situation is not ideal heading into the 2025 offseason. Fischer has indicated part of the reasoning for Reid declining his player option would be a raise. The Lakers could have difficulty offering that without some sort of sign-and-trade. With the Timberwolves' financial situation being the reason they would potentially let go of Reid, the two sides would likely need some help in any potential endeavour."
