How Lakers' Roster Strategy is Shifting After Luka Dončić Extension

How Lakers' Roster Strategy is Shifting After Luka Dončić Extension

Lakers insider Dan Woike detailed how the Luka Dončić extension is changing the Lakers' roster strategy going forward.

Report: Andrew Wiggins ‘more desirable’ to Lakers after Luka Doncic extension

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has been linked to multiple teams in trade rumors this offseason, and it now sounds like the Los Angeles Lakers shouldn’t be written off as a possible landing spot for the veteran. Per The Athletic’s Dan Woike, the Lakers view Wiggins as a “more desirable” player now, seemingly because his contract situation is less of an issue to L.A. at this stage after the team was able to lock down star guard Luka Doncic for…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Extension Has Led To Increased Willingness To Take Back Long-Term Money in Trades

One of the most consistent stories coming out of the Los Angeles Lakers camp this summer was their unwillingness to have significant money beyond the 2025-26 season. They wanted to build what they felt was a strong team now, while keeping future flexibility open to eventually build a true contender around Luka Doncic. One of the reasons for this was — at the start of free agency in late June — Doncic had no long-term commitments to the Lakers. H…