The past month of the Lakers' free fall has been accompanied by a central question consuming much of the league: how will Los Angeles fare in the offseason? The Anthony Davis drama quelled as Feb. 7 passed, but expect a resurgence in the rumor mill immediately after the Finals. The Lakers will rule the summer headlines once again, culminating with a superstar acquisition or an increasingly-gloomy future.
We’ll have plenty of time to map the Lakers road back to the postseason, but for now, let’s turn our eye to the rest of the league’s outlook for June and July.