Unlike last offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of flexibility in the moves the team can make during the offseason. Los Angeles is no longer hampered by a massive $47.1 million salary for Russell Westbrook and can move various pieces around to best contend next season.
With all this flexibility comes several decisions that have to be made. The restricted free agency of Austin Reaves is the biggest storyline of the offseason, although it appears that it will end up favorably for LA. Fans also shouldn’t forget about Rui Hachimura’s restricted free agency or the impending decision on D’Angelo Russell.