Discussions about running it back for the 2021-22 season have dominated the Los Angeles Lakers’ early offseason mindset. And while that is definitely a feasible option, the Lakers could also face an offseason of monumental change, with 11 players potentially hitting free agency.
As of now, the Lakers have seven unrestricted free agents, three restricted free agents and a player option. They could bring back most, if not all, of them. However, they could also completely rebuild the roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Part 2 of this free agency primer will serve as a guide for those players most likely to stay with the Lakers this offseason and the path to keeping them around.