US EditionLakers Moving up in NBA Draft’s Second Round
- On June 26, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers traded cash to the Chicago Bulls to move up ten spots to acquire the No. 45 pick in the second round of the NBA Draft.
- The trade followed the Lakers entering the draft with just one pick and a recent three-team deal sending their 42nd pick to the Kings, creating a need to improve draft positioning.
- Draft analysts predict the Lakers will select Australian forward Alex Toohey, who has shown improved aggression and consistent defense but needs more offensive impact to fit an NBA role.
- An NBA draft analyst noted on June 26, 2025, that Toohey demonstrates strong defensive anticipation, solid length, a reliable work ethic, and good basketball instincts.
- This move positions the Lakers to add a young wing player before free agency begins on June 30, 2025, as they plan further roster upgrades amid salary cap constraints.
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Bulls land rights to Australian forward Lachlan Olbrich in the 2nd round of the 2025 NBA Draft
The Bulls have landed the rights to Australian forward Lachlan Olbrich, the 55th overall pick in the second round of the NBA Draft. The Lakers made the pick on behalf of the Bulls after the teams agreed to a trade in principle earlier in the day.
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Lakers moving up in NBA draft’s second round
After not having a pick in the first round of the NBA draft on Wednesday night, the Lakers will move up 10 spots in the second round on Thursday. The Lakers are trading the No. 55 pick and cash to the Chicago Bulls for the No. 45 pick. The transaction, which was first reported by ESPN, will hard-cap the Lakers at the second apron for 2025-26 because they used cash in a trade, meaning they won’t be allowed to exceed $207.8 million in player salar…
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