Following the struggles of Deandre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers are once again hunting for a big man this offseason. The search has intensified ever since Luka Doncic demanded an elite center.
The Los Angeles Lakers are under the microscope this offseason, and Luka Doncic appears to be the one looking through the ocular lens. The Lakers are heading into a critical period ahead of Doncic’s third season in L.A.
The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the NBA’s most pleasant surprises throughout the regular season this year, but their 2025-26 campaign ended with a second-round loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to have a busy summer, with the biggest question being what the future holds for LeBron James ahead of free agency.
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One area of need the Los Angeles Lakers want to address during this NBA offseason is the center position, with the storied franchise looking for a solid rim protector and lob threat they hoped to get from Deandre Ayton last season.
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming into the offseason with a lot of decisions to make for their future. Though they had a solid season, injuries to their key players going into the playoffs led them to flame out in the second round against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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With the Los Angeles Lakers preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft, which starts on Tuesday, the team is also looking to bolster its roster, though there are players who could receive interest on the squad.
You can add Kevin Garnett to the list of people who would like to see LeBron James end his NBA career in Cleveland. Speaking on his podcast, Garnett said he believes James should consider returning to the Cavaliers if he decides to play one final season.
The Los Angeles Lakers know they have work to do if they want to maximize their championship window around Luka Doncic. With NBA free agency set to begin on June 30, the Lakers are reportedly exploring several options to upgrade their frontcourt.
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Luka Doncic has been pretty quiet about LeBron James and Austin Reaves this summer. But that does not mean he has stayed silent about what the Los Angeles Lakers roster actually needs.
Luka Doncic watched the Los Angeles Lakers’ season wind down in an unexpected way. Despite analysts projecting the team as a legitimate championship contender, the squad quickly buckled under the weight of those high expectations.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ primary path to adding talent this offseason will be by operating as a cap space team, and either signing free agents outright or absorbing players into their cap space via trade.
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There are more complications for the Los Angeles Lakers than just LeBron James. While the front office hinted at a possible re-signing of the Akron-born, the 41-year-old alone cannot solve the Lakers’ frontcourt problems.
The Los Angeles Lakers might only be able to return four of their five starters from last season. Lakers forward Rui Hachimura could potentially be the odd man out for the team in free agency this offseason, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported this week.