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Lakers predicted to sign $19M elite rebounder, rim protector as perfect Luka Doncic lob threat
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Lakers are predicted to sign an elite rebounder and rim protector for $19M to enhance their roster around Luka DonÄiÄ. This move aims to build a championship-contending team quickly.
Key points
- Lakers predicted to sign elite rebounder for $19M
- Focus on building a win-now roster around Luka DonÄiÄ
- Luka DonÄiÄ prefers quick roster development for championship contention
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The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to have a strong offseason as they continue building around Luka DonÄiÄ, who is now the face of the franchise. The top priority for Los Angeles is constructing a win-now roster around him, similar to what he emphasized last May when he met with the organization after the season.
āDonÄiÄ being just 26 gives the Lakers a far longer timeline to build a championship-contending team, but that doesn't mean they can slow down and take their time. DonÄiÄ told Lakers president Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick in May that he's not interested in taking the slow approach in building a contender,ā CBS Sportsā Jasmyn Wimbish wrote.
The good news for the Lakers is that following this postseason, they are expected to have significant financial flexibility to build around DonÄiÄ.
āThe Lakers have a megastar in DonÄiÄ and a unique amount of potential cap space for a title hopeful this offseason. This summer will go a long way toward determining how well they can build a championship contender around Luka over the next few years,ā Silver Screen and Rollās Bryan Toporek wrote.
One potential target this offseason is young rim-running center of the .
Q&A
Who is the elite rebounder and rim protector the Lakers are predicted to sign?
The specific player has not been named in the predictions, but he is expected to be a significant addition to the Lakers' roster.
How much cap space do the Lakers have to build around Luka DonÄiÄ?
The Lakers are expected to have significant financial flexibility this offseason, allowing them to construct a competitive team around DonÄiÄ.
What did Luka DonÄiÄ express to the Lakers about building a contender?
Luka DonÄiÄ emphasized to the Lakers' management that he does not want to take a slow approach in building a championship-contending team.
