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The Lakers are focusing on building a championship roster around Luka DonÄiÄ following their playoff exit. GM Rob Pelinka emphasized a thorough evaluation of the team's structure and roster fit after a challenging season.
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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick addressing the media in end of season press conference, Tuesday May 12, 2026 in El Segundo, Calif.
One day after their season ended in a sweep against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick made one thing clear during Tuesday's end-of-season interview:
Building a championship roster around Luka DonÄiÄ.
Pelinka described the offseason as a âdeconstructionâ process where the organization will evaluate everything from roster fit to infrastructure improvements after a season filled with injuries, lineup changes and shifting roles.
âThereâs a lot to be proud of,â Pelinka said. âBut certainly nothing that weâre satisfied about. This is a market with championship expectations.â
Even after back-to-back 50-win seasons, Pelinka acknowledged the Lakers still need to improve their depth, athleticism and the overall roster to compete with the best teams in the NBA.
âI think if you look around the playoffs right now, depth is really important,â Pelinka said. âAthleticism and youth... we have a lot of components of that on our roster, but we need to add to it.â
Redick echoed that sentiment, saying one of the biggest lessons from the postseason was how valuable roster depth has become across the NBA.
âYou look at OKCâs roster, you look at San Antonioâs roster, those guys have 13 high-level rotation players minimum,â Redick said. âThatâs a luxury to have in the NBA.â
The Lakers plan to undergo a 'deconstruction' process to evaluate their roster and make necessary improvements.
The Lakers aim to build their championship roster around Luka DonÄiÄ.
The Lakers faced challenges including injuries, lineup changes, and shifting roles throughout the season.
The Lakers' season ended on May 11, 2026, when they were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Pelinka and Redick pointed to the Lakersâ 16-2 stretch late in the regular season as proof that the core trio can work together at a high level.
âAll three of those guys showed a lot of growth this year,â Redick said. âLeBron volunteering to accept a different role in year 23... that is incredible growth.â
Redick also defended DonÄiÄâs conditioning and leadership after a season filled with outside scrutiny.
âA lot has been made about Lukaâs fitness level,â Redick said. âHe was great throughout the season.â
Redick said DonÄiÄ made major strides as a vocal leader and relationship-builder inside the locker room in his first full season in L.A., saying he was a âphenomenalâ leader and teammate.
Pelinka made it clear the franchiseâs long-term vision is centered around DonÄiÄ.
âThe archetype of the roster that we want is going to be retrofitted around Luka and the things he needs,â Pelinka said. âClearly, heâs that leader and player for the future that we want to build the right way around.â
The Lakers also emphasized organizational growth beyond the court.
Pelinka revealed the franchise is expanding its front office, hiring additional assistant general managers, and investing heavily in player development, analytics and sports science infrastructure, including a biomechanics and recovery lab.
He also pointed to the importance of developing younger players internally, citing Rui Hachimura and Adou Thiero as examples of growth within the system.
Pelinka acknowledged the challenge facing the Lakers as they try to remain contenders without rebuilding through years of losing like other young Western Conference teams.
âThatâs just not the Lakers' way,â Pelinka said. âWe have to find sustained excellence.â
And in Pelinkaâs view, the hardest part of building a contender is already complete.
âWe were able to get that transformative player in Luka,â Pelinka said. âNow itâs just a matter of putting all the other pieces around that to get to the end.â