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The Lakers Will Build Around Luka Dončić This Summer... Could That Still Include LeBron?
The mission is clear for the Lakers this summer: Build a team that fits Luka Dončić not just for next season, but ideally two or three seasons beyond that. It won't be an easy task, because while the Lakers will have plenty of potential cap space to play with, they'll also have a ton of roster spots that need filling and not a ton of appealing free agents to spend money on.
There are always trades, but while (at least around the Draft) they'll have some picks to offer, they won't have many players to include in trades.
It's a tricky siuation for Rob Pelinka to navigate. And oh by the way…
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