Los Angeles Lakers Trade: 3 Alternative options to Anthony Davis this summer

#1 Nikola Vucevic

Nikola Vucevic was this season named to the All-Star team for the first time

In the final days leading up to the February trade deadline, Nikola Vucevic was linked with a move to the Lakers, however, the Orlando Magic eventually opted to keep their star man in order to aid their pursuit of a playoff spot. However, Vucevic will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and the Magic need to accommodate space for their 2018 lottery pick, Mo Bamba.

While Vucevic has been a consistent performer over the last five years, the Montenegrin has this season taken his performances to the next level, averaging career highs in points (20.8), rebounds (12.1) and assists (3.9). Vucevic's performances also landed him a first All-Star call-up and at 28, he is in the prime of his career.

Evidently, offering Vucevic a max deal would be a major gamble, although if the Lakers can convince the center to sign for something around $50 million over three years, a deal looks to be a no-brainer.

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