Lakers predicted to trade for $58M Finals champion, 10X All-Star, perfect Luka Doncic lob threat
This would be quite the trade for the Lakers.
Lakers predicted to trade for $58M Finals champion, 10X All-Star, perfect Luka Doncic lob threat originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Lakers are now firmly Luka Dončić’s team after acquiring him at last season’s trade deadline.
The organization’s top priority is building around Dončić , something they discussed with their superstar at the end of last season. “Dončić being just 26 gives the Lakers a far longer timeline to build a championship-contending team, but that doesn't mean they can slow down and take their time. Dončić told Lakers president Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick in May that he's not interested in taking the slow approach in building a contender,” CBS Sports’ Jasmyn Wimbish wrote.
Los Angeles is well-positioned heading into the offseason, particularly with its available cap space. That flexibility gives the Lakers a strong opportunity to build a contender around Dončić. “The Lakers have a megastar in Dončić and a unique amount of potential cap space for a title hopeful this offseason.
This summer will go a long way toward determining how well they can build a championship contender around Luka over the next few years,” Silver Screen and Roll’s Bryan Toporek wrote. The Lakers could look to make a major move this summer, potentially involving a familiar face in Anthony Davis. “Davis controls this situation.