Not as valuable as Reeves! Finney Smith hopes to stay behind the Lakers, famous reporters are among the three major signing targets in the inside

On May 24, according to Lakers Khobi Price, 32-year-old forward Finney Smith hopes to continue to play for the Lakers, but he has not decided whether to execute the 15.4 million player option on the existing contract. Finney Smith and Doncic have a good relationship and are expected to continue to play for the Purple and Gold Army.

In an interview after the end of the season, Finney Smith called his half-season experience with the Lakers "awesome". If Finney Smith eventually stays in the team, another team reporter, McMenamin, believes that he will become a key member of the Lakers' squad next season, and is worth no less than Reeves.

"I think Finney Smith will be the main contributor to the Lakers' new season," McMenamin said. "He was in poor health when he joined and needed time to find the rhythm. Now he is more adaptable to the team and has better health. I think he will be regarded as the third best player in the Lakers and tied with Reeves."

Whether Finney Smith stays in the team or not, the Lakers need to strengthen the inside in the offseason. Previously, it was reported that the Lakers had asked the Hawks for center Okonggu before the trading deadline. Now that the team is entering the offseason, what are the goals worth paying attention to?

Pincus, a famous reporter from "Open Stand", analyzed in depth how the Lakers fill the inside vacancy this season. He pointed out that Gafford is an ideal trading goal, but is not sure whether the Mavericks are willing to reach another deal with the Lakers so soon after completing Doncic's blockbuster deal. Pincus also mentioned the Raptors' Pelter and Magic's Bitarze as potential candidates, but admitted that the Raptors might not want to let Pelter go, and Bitarze is more suitable as a substitute than a starter.

This season's regular season, Gafford played 57 games, averaging 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game; Peartel played 57 games, averaging 14.5 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game; Bitaze played 70 games, averaging 7.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.