Los Angeles Lakers: Predicting 3 free agents team will actually sign

When 2017 NBA free agency tips off on July 1, there’s a good chance the Los Angeles Lakers will actually try to sign these three players.

It’s anyone’s guess at this point in the offseason what the Los Angeles Lakers plan on doing during 2017 NBA free agency. However, based on what we’ve heard from the revamped front office, we at least have a faint idea of what the approach will be.

Obviously the Lakers will be looking to avoid spending big bucks on free agents this offseason. They’ve begun the process of creating future cap space, presumably with the intent of going all-in next year. There have been rumors of their interest in signing LeBron James and Paul George, who would both require max deals to bring to Los Angeles.

While being frugal is a priority, the Lakers will likely need to make at least a couple of noteworthy moves. This roster is still a work in progress, and doesn’t seem ready to compete with the current list of talent. Even depth is an issue at a couple of positions, which will now need to be addressed via free agency with the 2017 NBA Draft in the rear-view mirror.

There’s also this insight from new general manager Rob Pelinka, courtesy of Lakers Nation’s Serena Winters:

So who could Los Angeles actually sign this offseason? We’ve already speculated on big names and bargain targets for the Lakers. In this instance, though, I’m predicting free agents who will eventually sign on the dotted line.

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So here they are — three players I’m predicting will join the Lakers during 2017 NBA free agency. They may not be splash signings by any means, but they’d address issues and add cheap, capable talent as Los Angeles continues its rebuild.

All salary information courtesy of Spotrac.com.