The offseason has slowed down as the 2022-23 season approaches but like the rest of the calendar year, the NBA rumors continue to flow. As one of the most prolific teams in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers are often the center of many of these rumors.
After extending Anthony Davis, the biggest storyline for the purple and gold is whether or not the team pursues polarizing big man Christian Wood. Los Angeles is in need of a floor-spacing big and Wood is by far the most talented option remaining. However, he does come with baggage, and the Lakers can only offer Wood the veteran minimum.