NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 offseason targets for the Los Angeles Lakers

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4. Avery Bradley

Yeah, yeah, yeah, Avery Bradley was a member of the Boston Celtics for his first seven seasons but it’s okay to let that go for now. After all, there was once talk of adding Rajon Rondo to the mix, who will also be available this summer. But for now, let’s stick to the veteran that split last season with the Pistons and Clippers. See, he already knows the Staples Center, even if he only played six games for the Clips.

Last playing on Valentine’s Day earlier this year, Bradley had surgery to repair his adductor and rectus abdominis muscles in February and missed essentially the last half of the regular season, not something you want going into free agency. He should command a decent amount of money but might not be as expensive as he might have been. Averaging 12.3 points throughout his career, Bradley scored 9.2 per contest in 46 games last season but could be a nice replacement for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who is expected to sign elsewhere in the offseason.

Bradley made less than half of what Pope did last year at $8 million and the production level would likely be about the same on offense. The difference here is that Bradley is a much better defender and is considered by many to be one of the best two-way guards in the game. He shoots it decently from the three-point line and could be a nice bargain if the Lakers decide to go that route.

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