As part of SB Nation’s NBA team blog preview series, here’s a look at what you can expect from the Lakers this year.
Team Name: Los Angeles Lakers
Last Year's Record: 17-65
Key Losses: Kobe Bryant, Roy Hibbert, Robert Sacre
Key Additions: Brandon Ingram, Luol Deng, , Luke Walton, Timofey Mozgov
1. What Significant Moves were made during the off-season?
First and foremost, they drafted Brandon Ingram with the second pick of the draft. While Ben Simmons might have the higher ceiling overall (debatable), Ingram fits what the Lakers needed almost perfectly, given current roster construction.