The Los Angeles Lakers have seemingly learned from a 2024 offseason that produced no roster additions outside of post-lottery picks at the NBA Draft. Los Angeles has been active, signing new players and trading up at the 2025 annual selection process to further solidify its future.
One of the primary reasons for optimism is how the Lakers' offseason activity has created a desperately needed sense of roster flexibility.
One of the primary issues Los Angeles encountered in 2024-25 was the inability to adequately overcome injuries or lackluster performances from its returning players. That inevitably resulted in the Lakers ranking No.