Ranking the 5 best forwards that the Lakers may win in the offseason, Wiggins No. 1

After entering the 2025 offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have always wanted to trade to strengthen the center position and give LeBron James and Luka Doncic more help. However, let's not ignore the Lakers' forward position. LeBron James is likely to announce his retirement after playing the 2025-26 season, so they also need to find a reliable forward helper for Luka Doncic.

Avoid the striker's position being isolated after LeBron James left. To this end, "Fadeaway World" has released five players, as a reinforcement for the Lakers' forward position and provided a good trading plan.

1. Andrew Wiggins

Los Angeles Lakers won: Andrew Wiggins

Miami Heat won: Hachimura Base, Gab Vincent

Los Angeles Lakers were recently revealed to be very likely to reach a deal with the Miami Heat, and they are facing Andrew Wiggins. Andrew Wiggins, 30, averaged 18.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 season, shooting 44.8% from the field and 37.4% from three-pointers. Asking him to assist LeBron James and Luka Doncic may not be that good. After all, Hachimura can occasionally play the No. 5 position and defend centers such as Jokic.

2. Herbert Jones

Los Angeles Lakers won: Herbert Jones

New Orleans Pelicans won: Jared Vanderbilt, Sheck Milton

Lakers need an outside player with excellent defense, Herbert Jones was one of the best outside defenders in the league in the 2024-25 season. He averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game in the 2024-25 season. Moreover, he is only 26 years old and can become a long-term partner of Luka Doncic.

3. Jonathan Cumingga

Los Angeles Lakers won: Jonathan Cumingga

Golden State Warriors won: Dorian Finney Smith, Gab Vincent

Jonathan Cumingga's recent speech has also attracted the attention of many fans and media. It seems that he has decided to leave the Golden State Warriors. He was almost hiding by the Golden State Warriors in the 2024-25 season, scoring 15.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. In fact, it is unlikely that the Golden State Warriors will send young Jonathan Cumingga to the Lakers to help their competitors.

4. Bruce Brown

Los Angeles Lakers won: Bruce Brown

New Orleans Pelicans won: Hachimura Base, Dorian Finney Smith

Bruce Brown is a forward guard swinger, and since leaving the Nuggets, his personal ability has also declined a lot. The Lakers can't give up Hachimura Base or Dorian Finney Smith for Bruce Brown. Bruce Brown averaged 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 season. He is 28 years old and is not worth much to the playoffs strong team.

5. Nickel Alexander Walker

Los Angeles Lakers won: Nickel Alexander Walker

Minnesota Timberwolves won: Dorian Finney Smith, Sheck Milton

Minnesota Timberwolves player Nickel Alexander Walker, has won a lot of team attention. Everyone is curious whether Nickel Alexander Walker, as a 3D player, will continue to stay in the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves probably won't agree to the Lakers' second-for-one chips. Nickel Alexander Walker averaged 9.4 points and 3.2 rebounds last season, shooting 43.8% from the field and 38.1% from three-point shooting.