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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
Eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers will now have to take stock of their future. What changes will they make this summer? According to this Internet user, it’s clear that one of the squad’s players will have to leave after the failed playoffs.
Third in the Western Conference during the regular season, the Lakers were never able to confirm their position afterwards. The franchise went out the door in the first round of the playoffs against the Warriors, largely due to a decimated racket. Only Jaxson Hayes was available, and JJ Redick didn’t trust him, even when Rudy Gobert was destroying everything.
A coach’s mistake for many, with Redick refusing to adapt or slightly modify his plans in the face of Gobert’s domination. Above all, this will force Rob Pelinka to recruit another pivot in the coming months, ideally with Naz Reid, although his salary is likely to be an issue. Whatever happens, the recruitment of a post 5 is already a foregone conclusion in the City of Angels.
What are the Lakers’ priorities this summer?
We already know this because Pelinka confirmed it to reporters, while the Angelinos would also like to inquire about a possible defender in the coming months. But for some Internet users, we also need to look at the departures. And in this case, the name of Austin Reaves comes up a lot in the comments.
Reaves didn’t convince in these playoffs, missing out completely in Game 5 against Minnesota. Is it time to turn the page? Some people think it’s a good idea, as Reaves has shown his limitations for some time now. That’s just as well, since Jalen Green from the Rockets is sometimes mentioned.
@VinoUncorke : “Lakers could really use a young and athletic scorer. Priority is a formidable big man but if you can get both would def. engage the conversation. We’ve learned we can’t trust AR to be option 3 in the playoffs. And Jalen didn’t have a great showing either. But them sharing option 3 duties could be exactly what they both need.”
A young, athletic scorer? That’s something the Lakers lack, yes. But getting Green back will be anything but a gift, as the Rockets have no intention (officially anyway) of parting with him. The main thing to remember about this story is that Reaves is starting to annoy a lot of people. This could be his last chance in the City of Angels.
