The Los Angeles Lakers have made it known that theyāre looking to add a stretch big man next to Anthony Davis. They want a big with a different profile and someone who could take some scoring duties off LeBron Jamesā shoulders.
Christian Wood is reported to be their main target right now. He hasnāt re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks, and there doesnāt seem to be any sort of interest in that regard.
However, a report by Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times cites that they could still face some steep competition, as the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are looking to join the race for his services.
Bulls, Heat Want To Sign Christian Wood
āAccording to sources familiar with the teamās free-agent pursuits but not authorized to speak publicly, the Chicago Bulls are suddenly viewed as a potential threat that could keep the Lakers from landing Wood,ā Woike wrote.
āSources also believe that the Miami Heat could be a suitor for Wood, particularly if theyāre able to pull off a Damian Lillard trade. The Heat were rumored to be in the market for Dario Saric before he picked Golden State and the Lakers had interest in Saric as well,ā added Woike.
The Lakers donāt have a lot of money to offer, but they would give him a legit shot to pursue a championship. Will that be enough to convince him? Weāll have to wait and see.
