NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Reveal Next Move After Successful Acquisition Of Andre Drummond

With the recent addition of Drummond, the Lakers have undeniably become a tougher team to face in a best-of-seven series. However, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka doesn't seem to be done with making moves. After signing Drummond, Jovan Buha and Jared Weiss of The Athletic revealed that the Lakers are planning to pursue a three-and-D wingman next.

"The Lakers are currently at $137.53 million in total salary with about $1.39 million to spare under the hard cap," Buha and Weiss wrote, as quoted by SB Nation's Silver Screen And Roll. "With the Lakers roster at 14, it meets the league minimum number of players on board. The Lakers are expected to pursue a 3-and-D wing with their final roster spot, per sources."

Buha and Weiss didn't mention any name that the Lakers could specifically target on the buyout market. However, when it comes to quality three-and-D wingmen that could help the Purple and Gold in the 2020-21 NBA season, SB Nation's Sabreena Merchant has two players in mind - Otto Porter Jr. of the Orlando Magic and Danuel House Jr. of the Houston Rockets.

Porter Jr. and House Jr. are yet to become officially available on the buyout market but with their respective teams likely heading into the lottery, there's a strong possibility for them to become free agents this season.

Another three-and-D wingman who could potentially be on the Lakers' radar is their former player and veteran shooting guard Avery Bradley of the Rockets.  In a Twitter post, Dave McMenamin of ESPN revealed Bradley would be a name to monitor to fill the Lakers' final roster spot. 

The Rockets acquired Bradley in the trade deadline deal that sent Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat. For the Rockets, keeping Bradley no longer makes sense. Aside from the fact that they are in the initial phase of the rebuilding process, they also have a logjam of guards to back up John Wall this season.

Though he is three years older than Porter Jr. and House Jr., Bradley might be a better three-and-D target for the Purple and Gold on the buyout market. Unlike Porter Jr. and House Jr. who would still take time to familiarize themselves with the Lakers' system, Coach Frank Vogel could easily insert Bradley into their rotation.

After a season of playing with the Lakers, Bradley knows their strategies on both ends of the floor and how to excel alongside Davis and James on the court.