Who should the Lakers chase this summer? BR famous reporters list three major signing targets: they are all excellent supplements around Donghuang

On May 2, the Lakers were eliminated by the Timberwolves 1-4 in the first round. What kind of players do they need to introduce to improve their strength this summer? Zach Buckley, a well-known US media reporter, pointed out that Cameron Johnson, John Collins and Clarkston are the most worthy goals for the Lakers during the offseason. Johnson and Clarkston play for the Brooklyn Nets, while Collins is with the Utah Jazz — but if he refuses to perform the 2025-26 player option, he will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

This season, Johnson played 57 games for the Nets, averaging 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 47.5% from the field, 39.0% from three-point shooting percentage and 89.3% from free throws. "The deal that led to Johnson will be a key step in solving the Lakers' roster imbalance problem - he has played side by side with Lakers' wing Finney Smith in Brooklyn."

Clarkston played 70 games for the Nets this season, averaging 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 56.3% from the field, shooting 23.8% from three-pointers and shooting 51.3% from free throws. Buckley commented: "Getting Clarkston would be a great signing. Although he is not strong by NBA standards (2.11 meters tall and weighs 97.5 kg), he has excellent wingspan and athleticism, and can play in a way that goes down. He can support the inside defense - this is crucial for the Lakers with loopholes on the outside - and at the same time, he can also make stable all-match dunks on the offensive end."

John Collins played 40 games for the Jazz this season, averaging 19.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 52.7%, three-point shooting percentage 39.9%, and free throw shooting percentage 84.8%. Buckley analyzed: "As the pick-and-roll partner of the Lakers star, Collins can bring endless possibilities. He has amazing bounces and three-pointers are stable enough. He can not only pull the opponent's defense to the outside, but also make teams that ignore his range pay the price."

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