With a nine-win improvement and young core to build on, the Los Angeles Lakers are entering arguably their most important offseason in recent memory. It will begin with the 2018 NBA Draft, in which they hold the No. 25 (first round) and No. 47 (second round) picks.
The Lakers’ lottery pick was owed to either the Boston Celtics or Philadelphia 76ers, and it wound up falling into the hands of the latter at 10th overall. After the draft, free agency will take center stage.
The Lakers have more salary cap space available than any team, and they’re expected to pursue the likes of LeBron James and Paul George.