With the NBA Draft fast approaching on June 22nd, the Lakers will likely continue to find themselves in the rumor mill up until their selection is made.
Fresh off their Western Conference Finals berth, the team finds themselves in the precarious position of trying to maintain the continuity that helped steer their deep postseason run while also attempting to upgrade their roster.
Their best bet to accomplish the latter will likely have to transpire on draft night. With the 17th and 47th picks at their disposal, the draft capital will hold the most value prior to Thursday.