The Lakers have locked in a baker’s dozen of players, edifying their existing roster through the draft and free agency, doing away with almost all uncertainty surrounding their 2023-24 roster. At this point, we can be fairly confident of what the Lakers’ roster will look come opening night.
Here’s how things have shaped up so far:
- Starting Backcourt: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves
Depth: Gabe Vincent, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Max Christie, Maxwell Lewis
- Starting Frontcourt: Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
Depth: Taurean Prince, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaxson Hayes, Cam Reddish
The biggest win here is clearly the Lakers’ retention and expansion of a viable young core.