The Los Angeles Lakers were the biggest winners of the 2016 NBA draft lottery.
Some would argue the title goes to former Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie, but the Lakers grabbed the No. 2 pick and in the process have given the keys of the rebuild to Mitch Kupchak.
Kupchak can now take the rebuilding route of his choosing, picking from among the best players in the 2016 class or dealing the pick before heading to free agency this summer, a period headlined by Kevin Durant.
“We’re in a much better situation than we were a year ago,” Kupchak said, according to Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News. “To have the season like we had and not have something to show for it is not the way we wanted it to go.”
As always, the results of the lottery have spurred new conversation and rumblings around the Lakers. To help keep up with the tide, here's a look at the latest as the Lakers get ready to tackle an interesting, critical scenario.
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Lakers Rumors: Latest Reports Following 2016 NBA Draft Lottery
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