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Lakers Draft Series: What to Do With the 25th Pick?

Keep it, trade it, or package it? Breaking down the value, the history, and the Lakers’ best path forward.

May 27 • Iztok Franko

Lakers Offseason Series: Can the Lakers Find All-Defense Talent?

It’s time to pair Luka Dončić with an elite defender.

May 25 • Iztok Franko

Lakers Offseason Series: You Have to Figure Out Something in the Middle

Optimal Luka fits, restricted access, and more stopgap solutions

May 21 • Iztok Franko

Giannis Antetokounmpo Is the First Domino of the Lakers Offseason

One argument for why the Lakers should chase even the remote possibility of pairing Luka Dončić with the Greek superstar.

May 18 • Iztok Franko

And So It Begins: Kickoff to a Crucial Lakers Offseason

Initial thoughts on Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick’s press conference

May 13 • Iztok Franko

Lakers Playoffs Observations: Game 4 vs Thunder

And so it ends…

May 12 • Iztok Franko

Stats With Context: Austin Reaves and the Skill That Scales in the Playoffs

His playoffs have been inconsistent, but a key part of his game is crucial for playoff success

May 11 • Iztok Franko

Lakers Playoffs Observations: Game 3 vs Thunder

Different script, same result.

May 10 • Iztok Franko

Lakers Playoffs Observations: Game 2 vs Thunder

Another good fight ends in frustration

May 8 • Iztok Franko

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