The Los Angeles Lakers are relatively close to being championship contenders again, but after being swept by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference finals, it’s clear they still need help to get there.
They will likely need some type of help in the backcourt. There is a real chance either D’Angelo Russell or Austin Reaves will leave in free agency. While they need help now, as they’re in win-now mode, they also seem to have an eye on the future, as they grew considerably younger after several pre-deadline trades.
