"Free job" is not enough! The Lakers are targeting another Trail Blazers center?

American media ClutchPoints Lakers reporter Anthony F. Irwin talked about trade rumors related to the Lakers' trading rumor about Robert Williams, who currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Irwin said the Lakers have always had close ties with Williams, but given his serious injury history, the team may not consider getting the big man through a trade. Recently, Rowe's name has been frequently mentioned within the Lakers, but league sources said he may have been injured. Given his injury history and these rumors related to his current injury, the Lakers are very cautious about getting him through the trade. Irwin also wrote: Williams was affected by injuries last season and only played 20 games. He has never played more than 61 games in a single season in his entire career. The Louisiana inside player has been suffering from knee injuries since entering the league in 2018.

In the NBA regular season last season, Williams made a total of 20 appearances in 82 games, averaging 17.6 minutes per game, averaging 5.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.6 blocks, and 0.8 turnovers and 1.6 fouls. His shooting percentage was 64.1%, a three-point shooting percentage of 33.3%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 88.2%. Obviously, Irwin's statement is still very reasonable. Williams' playing time last season was very limited, and he was still suffering from injuries. Even if Williams can still show a certain competitiveness on the court and be able to exert his value on the defensive end, this cannot change the fact that he has few appearances. On the other hand, Williams' contribution on the offensive end is also very limited, and he does not have enough reliable scoring ability, and his role on the offensive end is also very limited. The Lakers really need to supplement the team's inside competitiveness. Their substitute center Jaxson Hayes has obvious problems on the defensive end, and the Lakers really need the existence of an inside gate like Williams. He can also perfectly complement DeAndre Ayton, who also played for the Trail Blazers last season. It is worth mentioning that Williams, 27, will earn $13.3 million next season, which will also be the last year in his current contract. Interestingly, Ayton also joined the Lakers after completing a buyout with the Trail Blazers. Judging from Irwin's statement, they seem to be thinking about finding a way to get Williams for free after getting a free time?