NBA free agency is moving fast, and the Los Angeles Lakers are completely reshaping their roster after LeBron James’ exit 🚨🔥
On today’s episode of NBA Central, Haize breaks down the Lakers’ aggressive roster revamp around Luka Doncic, including the blockbuster acquisition of Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, plus first-round swaps in 2028 and 2030. Kessler is also reportedly set to sign a massive four-year, $130 million deal with Los Angeles.
But that is not all. The Lakers also met with Jalen Duren, reportedly telling him they view him as a maximum-salary caliber player, while also adding Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, and Sandro Mamukelashvili in free agency. Is this the right way to build around Luka, or did LA spend too much too fast?
Haize also debates whether the Sacramento Kings still have a path to Jalen Duren, why the Detroit Pistons are playing hardball in restricted free agency, and what the John Collins signing means for Detroit’s frontcourt.
Plus, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly lining up moves in case LeBron James wants to join Stephen Curry, while the Boston Celtics sign Mitchell Robinson to add more size.