Who should the Lakers chase this summer? BR is listed as one of the three major targets: they are all excellent additions to Donghuang's side

On May 2, Beijing time, the Lakers were eliminated by the Timberwolves 1-4 in the first round. Zach Buckley, a well-known American media reporter for BR, pointed out that Cameron Johnson, John Collins and Claxton are the Lakers' most worthwhile targets to pursue in the offseason. Johnson and Claxton play for the Brooklyn Nets, while Collins plays for the Utah Jazz — though if he declines to exercise his player option for the 2025-26 season, he will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

This season, Johnson played in 57 games for the Nets, averaging 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 47.5 percent from the field, 39.0 percent from three-point range and 89.3 percent from the free throw line. "Facilitating a trade for Johnson would be a critical step in addressing the Lakers' roster imbalance, who played alongside Lakers current wing Finney Smith in Brooklyn," Buckley wrote. ”

Claxton played in 70 games for the Nets this season, averaging 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 56.3 percent from the field, 23.8 percent from three-point range and 51.3 percent from the free throw line. Buckley commented: "Getting Claxton would be a great value. Despite his modest size by NBA standards (2.11 meters tall and 97.5 kilograms), he has excellent reach and athleticism, and can thrive in his down-and-down style of play. He can prop up the interior defense — which is crucial for the Lakers, who are porous on the outside — while also being consistent on the offensive end. ”

John Collins has played in 40 games for the Jazz this season, averaging 19.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 52.7 percent from the field, 39.9 percent from three-point range and 84.8 percent from the free throw line. Buckley analyzed: "As the pick-and-roll partner of the Lakers' stars, Collins can bring infinite possibilities. He's got amazing bounce and his three-point shot is consistent enough to both pull opposition defenses to the perimeter and cost teams that ignore his range. ”

It is reported that the Lakers will not trade James and Doncic this summer, but the rest of the players are not for sale by the team.