5 Dream Targets For Los Angeles Lakers In 2017 NBA Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are again expected to be players during 2017 NBA free agency, although it’s unclear if any of these “dream” targets will actually be options for them come July.

For the past few years, the Los Angeles Lakers have been considered one of the top players for big names when the market opens. While that should still be the case during 2017 NBA Free Agency, it’s unclear if the Lakers actually stand a chance at signing a star.

Then again, it’s unclear if any serious stars will even be available. Most of the top names on the list of possible free agents have player options which they may choose to exercise. Even if they’re declined, the odds of them signing new deals to match the ever-increasing salary cap seem rather high.

Still, it doesn’t hurt to imagine what could be. The Lakers are looking like a team on the rise with plenty of up-and-coming talent and a fresh new face leading the personnel decisions. If there’s anyone who can get this team back on track towards being contenders, it’s Magic Johnson.

Jeanie Buss rolled the dice with him, and now it’s his turn to deliver results.

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With speculation being our only option at this moment, let’s take a look at some “dream” targets for the Lakers. I know landing any of these guys would be extremely unlikely, but that doesn’t mean we can’t play the “what if” game. Just use your imagination, and don’t take it too seriously.