Lakers to add superstar to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis? GM makes HUGE ADMISSION about team’s offseason plans

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka reveals his offseason plans for the team

Lakers to add superstar to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis? GM makes HUGE ADMISSION about team’s offseason plans

Lebron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers (Via Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA, with 17 championships and countless legends. But after falling short of their title hopes last season, the Lakers face a crucial offseason that will determine their future.

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka spoke to the media on Tuesday and revealed his vision for the team’s offseason plans. Pelinka said he wants to keep the core of the team together, which includes LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and several key role players. “We want to try out hardest to keep this core together,” Pelinka said, via Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times.

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Pelinka also said he is looking for “defensive-minded, selfless players,” who can fit the team’s identity and culture. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, “Rob Pelinka said the Lakers are targeting tough, defensive-minded, selfless players in free agency. He echoed that the plan continues to be running it back with marginal upgrades.“

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The Lakers have a lot of decisions to make this offseason, as they have several free agents and potential trade targets to consider, some of whom are restricted and have Bird rights that allow the team to go over the cap to re-sign them.

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Lakers face challenges in re-signing their own free agents

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Lakers’ Rui Hachimura (Via Getty Images)

The Lakers have four restricted free agents: Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, D’Angelo Russell, and Mo Bamba. They also have two non-guaranteed contracts: Malik Beasley and Lonnie Walker.

Reaves was a breakout star for the Lakers last season, as he emerged as a reliable starter and a versatile defender. Hachimura was a midseason acquisition who provided scoring and rebounding at the power forward position. Russell was a former Laker who returned in a blockbuster trade with Russell Westbrook. Bamba was another trade deadline addition who gave the team some rim protection and athleticism.

The Lakers have a lot of work to do this offseason if they want to keep their core together and add some pieces that can help them contend for a title next season.

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