The Los Angeles Lakers did a great job at reshaping the roster at the trade deadline in 2023 and that allowed the team to go farther in the NBA Playoffs than anyone would have ever imagined. It wasn’t just a short-term fix, though.
By making the moves that the team made, Rob Pelinka gave LA more flexibility to attack this upcoming offseason. That is a breath of fresh air from last year when the Lakers were restricted by Russell Westbrook’s contract and couldn’t make any moves.
For that reason, we could see some players leaving the Lakers this summer, whether it be via their own decision or by a trade.