Headlining this list of top free agents is New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams, who holds a player option in his contract next season. While the Lakers have already addressed their point guard troubles this season with a trade for Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ramon Sessions, the opportunity to sign an elite player like Williams is very tempting for a Lakers team that is home to some of the biggest stars.
It's a little early to catch wind of rumors as to where players will lean toward signing next season but we do know one thing: Williams wants to be a free agent. Star players have tendencies to sign with contending teams in big markets and where better to meet both expectations than under the bright lights of L.A.? Just imagine for a second the combination of Williams, Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum and possibly Pau Gasol on the floor together. Pure harmony from backcourt to frontcourt.
On the other hand, there's another young star up for grabs and it just so happens to be Linsanity himself. Jeremy Lin is an unrestricted free agent next season and all the drama in New York with head coach Mike D'Antoni resigning and questions of Carmelo Anthony coexisting with Lin may be distracting for a newly discovered star. Lin's price would obviously surpass his small contract with the Knicks considering he'll be a hot commodity in 2012 and he certainly fits the bill in a younger quicker point guard.
The Lakers freed up a lot of cap space with the recent trades they made and one of their biggest priorities will be keeping Bynum in purple and gold. Bynum's contract is for a team option in 2012 and if the Lakers can keep Bynum then the core of players already with the team...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
