It wouldn't be too wild to suggest the Los Angeles Lakers want in on every notable free-agent name this summer.
Such a notion speaks to the disastrous past trips to the market that left the roster drained, and to the weight the organization is set to throw behind a full rebuild after three years of smart draft picks.
While speaking with the media about the team's plan this summer, new head coach Luke Walton had a straightforward approach, per Joey Ramirez of Lakers.com.
"A lot of that comes from veteran leadership. I think that we will be searching out some guys like that. Obviously with the cap space we have, we’ll be searching out some All-Star-caliber players as well. You kind of try to make a nice mixture of all that," Walton said.
With that theme in mind, let's take a look at the latest rumors, which offer a brief look back before turning toward the market's opening.
Missed Draft Opportunities
By most accounts, the Lakers hit it out of the park during the draft, selecting Duke's Brandon Ingram at No. 2 and Croatian center Ivica Zubac at No. 32.
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