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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 potential free agency targets in 2017

By Evan Massey

Mar 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) in the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) in the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Blake Griffin
Mar 30, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Clippers defeated the Suns 124-118. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Blake Griffin, PF, Los Angeles Clippers

While the Los Angeles Clippers are widely viewed as the front-runner to re-sign Blake Griffin this offseason, the Lakers should do everything they can to convince him to switch sides in L.A. Griffin would be exactly what the Lakers are looking for and would make them an ideal situation for a player like George next offseason.

Griffin averaged 21.6 points per game last season for the Clippers and also averaged 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists. He shot 49.3 percent from the field as well.

Signing Griffin would take some contract clearing, as the Lakers would have to free up enough room to offer a maximum contract. If they can make another deal or two to clear more space, Griffin would be a perfect pickup.

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Don’t expect to see Griffin end up signing with the Lakers, but they should do everything in their power to clear enough room and submit an offer to him.

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