After years of futility led to a collection of assets that have shown rapid maturation and reason for optimism, the Los Angeles Lakers are entering the biggest offseason in several years. In addition to free agency, the team reportedly is expected to be a factor on the trade market.
While Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka are focused on improving the roster, there’s also a vacancy to fill on head coach Luke Walton’s staff.
A void was created earlier this month when Jud Buechler was named an assistant coach to David Fizdale, who is entering his first season as head coach of the New York Knicks.