The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for centers in the upcoming offseason but face challenges due to limited availability among free agents and financial constraints. The taxpayer mid-level exception of $5.6 million is their primary salary resource. Clint Capela emerges as a potential target, having transitioned from starter to backup, which aligns with the Lakers' budget. Despite declining stats, Capela's experience and defensive capabilities could provide the Lakers with an essential asset, especially in securing stops at the basket, an area where the team needs improvement.
Clint Capela's decline from a starter to backup role may make him a fit for the Lakers, who have limited options and salary constraints to acquire a center.
Capela's defensive impact remains strong, with NBA tracking data showing players shoot 10.2% worse when he defends around the paint.
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