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The Los Angeles Lakers have moved forward with the Luka Doncic era, spending the summer reconstructing the roster around the point guard.
The Lakers’ options opened up after veteran LeBron James told the franchise he wasn’t going to return to the team and test free agency.
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The Lakers knew acquiring a talented center to complement Doncic on the roster would’ve needed to be a priority this summer.
Doncic had reportedly requested an “A-List” center, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
Deandre Ayton spent the past season as the primary player at the position and decided to pick up his player option for the upcoming season. After the Lakers made some of their offseason moves, Ayton was traded to the Washington Wizards.
The former No. 1 overall pick averaged 12.5 points and eight rebounds in 72 games for Los Angeles this past season.While most of the Lakers’ roster was reshuffled, the team did manage to re-sign Austin Reaves, who has continued to come into his own for Los Angeles after originally going undrafted.
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Here’s how the Lakers did during free agency:
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with AJ Dybantsa after h is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with AJ Dybantsa after he is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City.
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