Okogie? Horford? Melton? LAKERS FREE AGENT OPTIONS? Plus, Luka's Extension Timeline

The free agent market has another name coming. Veteran wing Josh Okogie will be let go by the Charlotte Hornets, and once he clears waivers (which he will), will become one of the more intriguing low-key names on the market. 

Why? Because while Okogie has some limitations offensively (he's a career 40% shooter from the floor, and 29.9% from downtown) the guy can defend. That's a skill that's valued around the league, and is in short supply on the Lakers. Especially at what would almost certainly be at or close to a vet minimum deal. 

So would the Lakers make a play for him with the roster slot they presumably will open up by letting Shake Milton go. (This bit of business needs to be done by July 20th.) Or maybe the Lakers are still in play for De'Anthony Melton, who also fills a defensive need while being a better offensive player. Reporting is out there that Al Horford is still considering the Lakers, if he decides to play instead of heading to retirement. 

The Lakers still could use someone to round out the rotation and fill a hole in the collective skill set. Would Okogie make sense? 

Meanwhile, August 2nd is the first day Luka Dončić is extension eligible on August 2nd. But don't be surprised if it takes a minute for him to put pen to paper, because of his obligations to Slovenia in Eurobasket. So when should the Lakers start to sweat? 

 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

 

SEGMENT 1: Okogie? Horford? Someone else? 

 

SEGMENT 2: Can the Lakers find some extra help somewhere? 

 

SEGMENT 3: Luka's timeline. 

 

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