The Lakers next target is Okogi? The latter has been cut by the Hornets. The famous reporter bluntly stated that it is perfectly adapted to the Purple and Gold Army

On July 17, the NBA entered the offseason. According to reports, the Hornets have cut guard Josh Okogie. Jake Weinbach analyzed the possibility of him joining the Lakers, and the famous Lakers media Lakers Muse also called on social media to sign the Lakers. The Hornets decided to sack guard Josh Okogie to avoid his $7.75 million salary in the 2025-26 season becoming a guaranteed salary. Previously, both sides agreed to postpone the deadline for Okogi's salary to guarantee in the 2025-26 season (from July 1 to July 16). If Okogi still has not been laid off by the Hornets after today, his $7.7 million contract in the new season will be converted to full guarantee. In the 2024-25 season, Okogi played a total of 40 regular season games with the Suns and Hornets, averaging 15.6 minutes per game and scored 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals. After Okoji was laid off, Lakers Muse immediately asked on social media: "The Hornets cut Okoji, and he can only get a veteran's basic salary. What do you think will happen if he joins the Lakers?"

At the same time, the famous reporter Jake Weinbach analyzed the possibility of Okoji joining the Lakers. Jake Weinbach said: "For the Lakers, Okogie is a logical free agent choice goal. Okogie's salary of $7.7 million is insured. He was recently cut by the Hornets. If the Lakers can get a wing player in the offseason, it will be valuable for supplementing the edge rotation lineup."

} Career So far, Okogie has played for the Timberwolves, Suns and Hornets. The Lakers have signed Laravia and Ayton this summer, and the team is still actively strengthening. Do you think the Lakers can get Okogi? Welcome to give your opinions in the comment section.