The biggest news around the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason so far is the hiring of coach Luke Walton.
Landing the second pick in the upcoming draft wasn't unexpected for L.A., especially not in the hindsight of a by-the-books draft lottery. It's easy to presume the Lakers might look to deal the pick or otherwise select an elite prospect by the name of Brandon Ingram or Ben Simmons.
A slow start to the offseason could snowball into something major in a hurry, though. This is the offseason Lakers fans must have circled for years, especially once Kobe Bryant revealed his retirement plans.
As such, it's best to dive into the situation prepared. Let's narrow down the buzz around the franchise by breaking down the nuggets to know.
Filling Out the Staff
Walton has yet to fill out his coaching staff.
While that's not a major concern at this point of the offseason, it's never good to see a setback when a candidate decides to go elsewhere.
Such is the case with new Memphis Grizzlies' associate head coach JB Bickerstaff, according to The Vertical's Adrian Wo ...
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