5 Bargain free agents Los Angeles Lakers should target in 2017

Luc Mbah a Moute, SF, Los Angeles Clippers (Player Option)

If the Lakers could land Luc Mbah a Moute during the upcoming free agency period, I think they’d be very happy with the end results. While not a big name, he’s an underrated, underappreciated small forward who can wreak havoc as a starter or off the bench.

While Los Angeles doesn’t necessarily need another starting small forward, I believe he’d be an excellent addition to this team. He can continue to soak up minutes while Brandon Ingram develops, and provide a tremendous presence as a 3-and-D wing player.

This past season, he was a tenacious defender for the Clippers, finishing the season with an outstanding 102 defensive rating. To top it off, he connected on 39.1 percent of his threes, providing the Lakers’ crosstown rivals with another reliable scoring threat. While I wouldn’t expect him to put up ridiculous point totals on a nightly basis, he’s certainly capable of going off on occasion.

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The best part? Mbah a Moute only made $2.3 million a season ago. While that figure may or may not increase this offseason, he shouldn’t come with a price tag the Lakers can’t afford. If Los Angeles is invested in adding quality players to this roster, they need not look any further than Mbah a Moute.