NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers have already decided which center they will sign this summer

Absolute priority for Los Angeles Lakers heading into the next summer is finding a center. It is accepted that they will have to make do with Hayes for the remainder of the season, but they are also clear that this is not enough if they want to build a winning project. The high salaries of Doncic, Lebron, and Reaves leave little room for maneuver, but they will pursue Free Agency.

The NBA rumors surrounding the possible pieces to complete the Los Angeles Lakers puzzle for the upcoming season continue unabated. The failed signing of Mark Williams left an impossible void to fill this season, so the management is working tirelessly to incorporate a reliable center in the summer. The mold they must fit is clear; with the ability to play above the rim, intimidation skills, setting good screens, and rebounding heavily. There are several players who fit this profile, but some of them demand too much money for what the Lakers can offer.

Thus, all signs point to the experienced Clint Capela ending up joining Los Angeles Lakers. His role with the Hawks has diminished due to the emergence of Jalen Johnson and Okongwu, while the Swiss's contract expires this summer and he can be signed for an economically feasible amount for the Angelinos, seeing how the center has lost some allure in the NBA. We must pay attention to the negotiations between both parties.

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