As one of the most successful franchises in the NBA, the last few years have been very difficult for the Los Angeles Lakers. The end of the Kobe Bryant era resulted in some tough years, and the rebuild for the Lakers has not happened overnight.
However, with Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson taking over control of the front office, the Lakers have been on a much better path. The team has been wise with the contracts they have been giving out and also have been drafting very well.
This combination has resulted in the team having flexible cap space and a talented young core.