The Los Angeles Lakers are putting themselves in a dangerous position waiting for the availability of the two superstars.
The Los Angeles Lakers are positioning themselves for a gift that may never come. That might be the best way to describe their strategy of optionality and the potential pursuits of both Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Rob Pelinka has emphasized prioritizing clean financial books and using patience to await the right move for the franchise to properly build their team.