Lakers targeting center or wing with 25th pick in NBA draft to complement Luka Doncic
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Broderick Turner
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The Los Angeles Lakers, holding the 25th overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft, are looking to address roster needs by selecting either a center who can serve as a lob threat or an athletic wing capable of defense and three-point shooting. With up to nine free agents this summer, the team aims to build around star Luka Doncic. Potential targets include Kentucky center Jayden Quaintance and Texas forward Dailyn Swain, though the late first-round pick may force the Lakers to simply take the best available player.
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· 3 pulledThey probably will be in search of a center who can be a lob threat or an athletic wing who can play defense and knock down three-pointers
The Lakers will seek to use their 25th pick in Tuesday's first round of the NBA draft on a player who fills a need on a roster that could have up to nine free agents this summer
The Lakers also are aware that picking that late in the round could leave them selecting the best player available
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