The Lakers have a desire for better center play, per @TheAthletic "There is a desire for better center play, true lob threats who mimic the skills of Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II (with cleaner injury histories). There is a desire for true two-way defensive players, wings
Luka Doncic has made it clear to the Lakers that he would like to continue playing with Austin Reaves, per @TheAthletic
The Lakers are expected to explore trade scenarios for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, per @TheAthletic
Players to average at least 21 points, five assists, and four rebounds across 100+ games over the past two seasons: Nikola Jokić Austin Reaves Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Giannis Antetokounmpo James Harden Cade Cunningham LaMelo Ball Luka Dončić LeBron James Via @TheAthletic
Luka on his injury: “I wasn't close to clearing. There was some stuff in the media that went out that wasn't true. If I could be out there, I would be 100%.”
LeBron James: "I'm not looking at my year as a disappointment that's for damn sure. I was put into positions I never played in my career before, actually in my life. I've never been a 3rd option in my life.”
TRUE/FALSE: This is the last time we will EVER see LeBron James in a Lakers jersey.
LeBron James has now been swept four times in his career 🫣🫣: 2007: NBA finals - Spurs 2018: NBA finals - Warriors 2023: WC Finals - Nuggets 2026: WC Semi-Finals - Thunder LeBron is the only player in NBA history to be swept across three different decades 😳