With Luka Doncic as centerpiece, Lakers need to prioritize these areas
The Los Angeles Lakers are focusing on building a roster that complements superstar Luka Doncic. Key areas for improvement include rim protection, finding a long-term starting center, and enhancing overall depth. With the upcoming NBA draft and free agency, the Lakers have opportunities to address these needs.
- ▪The Lakers aim to construct a team that fits Luka Doncic's needs as they enter the offseason with salary and roster flexibility.
- ▪Coach JJ Redick emphasized the need for improved defense, particularly in rim protection, where the Lakers ranked poorly last season.
- ▪The team must also address their lack of quality depth, especially in the lower roster spots, to enhance their chances in the playoffs.
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NBA With Luka Doncic as centerpiece, Lakers need to prioritize these areas By Khobi Price Published May 30, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Lakers’ priority of building a roster that better fits around superstar Luka Doncic is obvious. It was a talking point last summer. It has been again entering this offseason, which is the first summer they’ll have the salary and roster flexibility to construct a team around Doncic that best fits his needs. And there are multiple avenues and opportunities for the Lakers to do so. 3 Lakers coach JJ Redick said the team’s defense must improve if LA wants to reach the next level. AP There’s the NBA draft in four weeks. Then free agency officially starts the following week.
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