After a drama-filled start to the offseason, there were questions about how it would impact the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the 2019 NBA Draft and free agency.
Fortunately for the Lakers, they moved up seven spots and landed the No. 4 pick at the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. With an unexpected top-four draft pick, they eventually included it in the Anthony Davis trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Although there are currently conflicting reports about when the Davis trade will happen, the Lakers could still have a max-contract slot available to pursue a free agent.