The Los Angeles Lakers will look drastically different heading into the 2017-18 NBA season. Along with the arrival of rookie phenom Lonzo Ball, the Lakers could have as many as three new starters to start next season with Julius Randle being one of two starters returning.
Although Randle is currently with the team and expected to be a starter in the season opener in October, the Kentucky product was mentioned on more than one occasion in trade rumors over the past few months. Randle and Jordan Clarkson were the two most notable names dangled in trade scenarios involving the Lakers acquiring Paul George who ultimately landed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.