The Lakers completed the majority of their free agency work inside a roughly 24-hour window between Monday and Tuesday. While it was a quick use of their time, it also made for a busy opening day, one during which many options were surely discussed.
One of the primary talking points so far for the Lakers has been the departure of Alex Caruso, who left for the Bulls on a four-year, $37 million deal despite offering the Lakers a chance to retain him at a lower price. Los Angeles declined, opting instead to save money on the luxury tax and try to replace him with cheaper players.