The Los Angeles Lakers are entering one of their more pivotal offseasons in recent history, one that figures to set the tone for the future of their illustrious franchise and lift them out of a dark time.
They're off to a strong start by finding a strong successor to Byron Scott in new head coach Luke Walton. Scott was fired after guiding the Lakers to their two worst regular-season records in franchise history, so a change in leadership was certainly warranted.
Now it comes down to the personnel general manager Mitch Kupchak and Co. make available to Walton as the Lakers attempt to restore their historic organization to its former glory.
What follows is a breakdown of the latest Lakers rumors, including the buzz around their No. 2 overall draft pick and who they intend to target in free agency.
Lakers May Consider Jahlil Okafor Trade, But Likely to Keep 2nd Pick
ESPN insider Chad Ford responded in a Q&A to a fan's proposed trade involving the Philadelphia 76ers big man going to Los Angeles, along with Philly's top 2017 draft pick, in exchange for this year's No. 2 overall choice.
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NBA
Article written by Matt Fitzgerald
Lakers Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on 2nd Overall Pick, Top Free-Agent Targets
June 2nd, 2016 by Matt Fitzgerald Leave a reply »
Advertisement