The NBA market is relatively stagnant right now, but this does not mean that there is no movement in the offices. Specifically, Rob Pelinka is working very actively to improve the Lakers’ squad, as reported by the journalist from ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski, who further states that the general manager It seems to have a clear goal.
According to him, his priority is to incorporate shooters into the team, which last year clearly lacked outside success and finished among the 10 worst in the competition in this regard. In addition, the departure of Malik Monk, perhaps the best in this facet, has left the staff more lame in this regard, so that the work in the Staples offices seems to focus on compensating for these shortcomings.
All in all, this might not be the only focus for improvement, as Wojnarowski assures that Pelinka could also seek to add some size to the team. In fact, he says that while he doesn’t expect any drastic changes, he does believe that the roster the Lakers will arrive with at the start of the season will be noticeably different from the current one.
The Californians have recently ensured the continuity of LeBron James for two more seasons, and now they must make sure to surround him with players with whom the forward can fight to give them a ring again. Last year’s crash has put them on notice that the mere presence of the Akron is not enough for it, and it will be interesting to see how they finish making the team with which they try to climb back to the top of the league.
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