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Two free agents the Nets should pursue

By Chris Milholen

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 5: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks against the Brooklyn Nets on April 5, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 5: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks against the Brooklyn Nets on April 5, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – FEBRUARY 02: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 2, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Lakers defeated the Nets 102-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Julius Randle, Los Angeles Lakers

Julius Randle will be a target for many teams this offseason. His market value varies based off how much a team is willing to offer. He could get a max contract if he plays his cards right or can sign a deal in the $8 million to $15 million a year range.

The Brooklyn Nets are right in that ballpark. The Nets have around $8.7 million this offseason without exceeding the cap. In other words, $8.7 to spend for the first year of a contract.

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The Nets need frontcourt presence on both ends of the floor. Randle, who is entering the prime of his career, had a great year last season.

On the offensive end of the floor, he brings two key needs; scoring and offensive rebounding. Randle is a great scorer. He is known for his strong post-up plays and aggressive driving. The Lakers’ big also drives to the basket looking for fouls.

To go along with his driving, he is a consistent free throw shooter.

On the defensive end, he is a great lock-down defender in the post. He commonly out muscles his opponents and forces them to take off-balance shots. Randle is also a confident shot blocker. He can chase down lay-ups or block any shot in his area.

The biggest thing he brings to Brooklyn on the defensive end is frontcourt defense. The Nets were targeted heavily all last season in the paint and down low. Brooklyn did not have much frontcourt presence throughout last season.

Randle gives the Nets’ frontcourt defense a harder path for opposing teams to score.

If the Nets do sign Randle, they will have to use the remaining $8.7 million in their cap space. The deal will also have to include a rising salary each season ,depending on how many years is included.

Brooklyn has recently been a probable destination for the Lakers big due to other teams signing other bigs.

Randle is a restricted free agent this offseason, but the Lakers are not expected to match any offer sheet he received from another team.