Lakers Interested In Jonas Valanciunas, Robert Williams III
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to search for big man depth on the free agent market. Two names the Lakers have been linked to are Jonas Valanciunas of the Washington Wizards and Robert Williams III of the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers have been linked to Valanciunas since last offseason. The veteran center was reportedly on a list of players that LeBron James wanted Los Angeles to pursue last summer. Because he's on a $9.9 million contract this season, it's easier to match salary in a trade for Valanciunas. As for Williams, there is growing interest in the now-healthy big man around the NBA. However, Portland likes his fit with their young roster, and Williams' contract is very cap friendly. The Blazers are more inclined to move Deandre Ayton, should interest arise. The challenge with moving Ayton is that his contract is for $34 million this season and $35.5 million for next season.
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to search for big man depth on the free agent market. Two names the Lakers have been linked to are Jonas Valanciunas of the Washington Wizards and Robert Williams III of the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Lakers have been linked to Valanciunas since last offseason. The veteran center was reportedly on a list of players that LeBron James wanted Los Angeles to pursue last summer. Because he's on a $9.9 million contract this season, it's easier to match salary in a trade for Valanciunas.
As for Williams, there is growing interest in the now-healthy big man around the NBA. However, Portland likes his fit with their young roster, and Williams' contract is very cap friendly. The Blazers are more inclined to move Deandre Ayton, should interest arise. The challenge with moving Ayton is that his contract is for $34 million this season and $35.5 million for next season.
