Lakers News: Scouting Chance for Veteran Sharpshooter Acquisition

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The Los Angeles Lakers are on a mission to enhance their squad after an early playoff exit, zeroing in on one glaring weakness: three-point shooting. While they showed some improvement last season, the Lakers still lack the elite shooters needed to go all the way.

Recently, veteran sharpshooter Seth Curry was waived by the Charlotte Hornets, presenting a potential opportunity for the Lakers.

Curry's shooting skills are well-documented; he averaged 5.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game last season, hitting 35.2 percent of his shots from beyond the arc. Even more impressive is his career average of 43.1 percent from three-point range, a stat that has undoubtedly caught the Lakers' eye.

Now, Curry's numbers took a bit of a hit last season, but that's likely due to the chaos of splitting time between the Dallas Mavericks and the Hornets. Despite this, his shooting prowess remains intact. For the Lakers, picking up Curry could be a budget-friendly way to add the reliable perimeter threat they've been missing.

As the Lakers continue to tweak their roster, nabbing shooters like Curry might be the secret sauce they need for a successful season. And hey, if they can get Seth Curry on the cheap, that’s a win-win—both for their three-point stats and their bank account.