Los Angeles Lakers trade target: Nicolas Batum
The Lakers absolutely need help on the defensive end and even though Nicolas Batum isn’t nearly the defender he once was during his prime, he’d still give this team some added depth that they don’t currently have on the team.
Batum is essentially an expiring contract after this season and the Lakers would be a better team if they could land him. So far this season, Batum is averaging nine points and five rebounds on 49 percent shooting from the field and 41 percent shooting from 3-point range.
Batum could theoretically start next to Anthony Davis (when he returns) and could give this team some added veteran experience that this team currently lacks. He wouldn’t solve all the Lakers’ issues, but would certainly help this team right the ship.