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Robert Marvi

Lakers may be interested in forward Maurice Harkless

Through two games of the 2022-23 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have a glaring lack of 3-point shooting. They have been competitive, particularly on Thursday night versus the Los Angeles Clippers, but their inability to hit from the outside has led to an 0-2 start.

But another problem L.A. has is a lack of useful depth at the wings, particularly at the big forward position.

Reportedly, the team is interested in possibly signing Maurice Harkless, a free agent forward.

Via Marc Stein:

“There were also some fresh rumbles this week that the Lakers have given some internal consideration to the merits of free agent swingman Moe Harkless, who is only a career 32.0% shooter from deep but theoretically helps address a lack of reliable wings that is almost as glaring as the Lakers’ shooting deficiencies.”

In fact, the Lakers put Harkless through a workout and had a meeting with him.

Harkless won’t do anything to help the Lakers’ outside shooting woes, but he has had a reputation as a capable defender over the years.

At 6-foot-7, he lacks the ideal height to play the 4, but he does weigh 220 pounds and can make opposing players work to produce points.

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