Summary

LeBron James is taking his talents elsewhere, so the Los Angeles Lakers ' mandate this offseason is straightforward: Build around Luka Dončić. The Lakers have already secured a co-star for Dončić. Austin Reaves agreed to a four-year max contract last week . Beyond Dončić and Reaves, though, they have seven players on the roster -- Jake LaRavia , Jarred Vanderbilt , Deandre Ayton , Dalton Knecht , Bronny James , Adou Thiero and rookie Cameron Carr -- and Los Angeles might not see any of them as a long-term starter.

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