05-12-2026, 07:52 AM
I think the Lakers had a good year. The big question is how do they close the gap between OKC and the Spurs. They have their star, so that is the check. I really like Reaves. Sure, he is not perfect but I think you can win with him. I still think Lebron is a stud, but it is going to take $ to bring him back. Do you really want to tie up 25 mil plus for him? Egos were bruised, but LAL should still be the best option for him if they both got to a number they like. Not sure how likely that is. I liked what Rui and Smart gave them and I think both can play in a playoff series.
It just feels like they are missing three guys (if you remove Lebron). They don't need to be stars, but real good player. You need to upgrade at center. While not one of the three guys, I would also like youth at backup center (actually youth in depth overall. They really don't have youth that a lot of teams have). They need a real good 3 and D wing. And then they probably need a backup guard who fits well with Luka or Reaves on the floor. Maybe I am missing something or am wrong. They have cap room to be creative this offseason but the gap to OKC and Spurs is really big for them and everyone else.
It just feels like they are missing three guys (if you remove Lebron). They don't need to be stars, but real good player. You need to upgrade at center. While not one of the three guys, I would also like youth at backup center (actually youth in depth overall. They really don't have youth that a lot of teams have). They need a real good 3 and D wing. And then they probably need a backup guard who fits well with Luka or Reaves on the floor. Maybe I am missing something or am wrong. They have cap room to be creative this offseason but the gap to OKC and Spurs is really big for them and everyone else.