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Los Angeles Lakers free agency: 3 realistic players team could still sign

By Gil Alcaraz IV

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 13: Shabazz Muhammad #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the first quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 13, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 13: Shabazz Muhammad #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the first quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 13, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 18: George Hill #3 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket as he is guarded by Luc Mbah a Moute #12 of the LA Clippers during a 99-91 Clippers win in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Luc Mbah a Moute, SF

It’s been eerily quiet for Luc Mbah a Moute on the free agency front. After he declined his 2017-18 player option with the Los Angeles Clippers, we haven’t heard a peep about any potential suitors on the open market.

Sooner rather than later, he’s going to find a home. Instead of picking up his life and moving halfway across the country, though, he could opt to stay put in Los Angeles. Obviously I’m talking about him signing with the Lakers.

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I’ve mentioned Mbah a Moute as an option for the Lakers in the past, and I’ll keep doing it until he’s no longer on the market. He makes a ton of sense for this roster, both from a talent and experience standpoint. My only concern would be his willingness to sign a one-year deal, which seems to be a prerequisite for joining the Lakers this offseason.

First, Mbah a Moute is an exceptional defender on the wing who also brings some solid scoring potential. Although the majority of the minutes at small forward will go to Brandon Ingram in 2017-18, Los Angeles could use a reliable weapon off the bench. It’s not like Luol Deng is capable of filling that role, and he may not even be around past the 2018 trade deadline.

Second, he’d give this roster a solid veteran presence. This young, rebuilding roster is missing an established option outside of Brook Lopez. Mbah a Moute would give them a tough, talented wing who can help lift up this young group of playmakers.

Assuming the money and years are right, I could absolutely see Mbah a Moute landing with the Lakers.

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