The Los Angeles Lakers have a painfully obvious need for a two-way wing to help propel Luka Doncic and LeBron James closer to a championship in 2025-26. Marc Stein reported Rob Pelinka will be keeping his eyes peered for a window of opportunity.
Stein dropped a big roundup of the latest murmurings from the NBA rumor mill. The Lakers were featured at the forefront. Pelinka and the front office will be eyeing 'the proverbial right deal to present itself to upgrade on the wing.'
Stein wrote, "The Lakers' reluctance in the early stages of the offseason to consider trades for contracts that stretch beyond the 2025-26 season has thawed somewhat.