The Los Angeles Lakers have championship pieces in place, but the Nuggets series proved they need to get deeper in all facets.
When it comes to the frontcourt, the Lakers don’t have much behind Anthony Davis. Darvin Ham threw ample looks at Nikola Jokic, but it didn’t matter. Jokic feasted all series and underlined one of Los Angeles’ greatest flaws.
Mo Bamba is a prime trade candidate to match salaries in a potential blockbuster deal, while Tristan Thompson is a free agent. As things stand, Davis, LeBron James (if you even consider him a member of the frontcourt) and Jared Vanderbilt are the only “big men” under contract for next season.