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Adrian Wojnarowski Thinks The Lakers Will Not Make Major Changes To Their Roster This Offseason

NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski doesn't see the Lakers making any big moves before the start of next season.

Gautam Varier
Jul 3, 2024
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Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ failed pursuit of Klay Thompson, NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski does not envision them making a big splash this offseason. On Sportscenter’s coverage of free agency, Wojnarowski reported that he could see some small moves but not a big one.

“It’s a very limited market out there,” Wojnarowski said. “It is a limited trade market unless you want to put draft picks with contracts to get money off, you’re going to have trouble really adding to your roster.

“I don’t expect the Lakers to look a whole lot different on opening night than they do now,” Wojnarowski continued. “There’s some moves around the edges, (but) I don’t sense there’s a big impact move out there for the Lakers or very many teams right now.”

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRnLF3kKuSk

DeMar DeRozan is really the only big-name free agent left on the market and there has been no indication that he would be willing to take a pay cut to join the Lakers. A sign-and-trade is the only way then that they could land DeRozan but Wojnarowski doesn’t appear to think they would go that route or make any significant trade for that matter.

If the Lakers do end up just making some small moves, then another disappointing campaign awaits. It was clear last season that this group didn’t have enough to win it all after the Denver Nuggets knocked them out in five games in the first round of the playoffs.

Lakers fans would be unhappy if things pan out this way, but LeBron James and Anthony Davis might be even unhappier than them. James and Davis reportedly want the Lakers to go all-in on another superstar and I can imagine them being quite frustrated if no significant move is made.

While Wojnarowski doesn’t see a big move on the horizon, another NBA insider does. Chris Haynes reported that LeBron has given the Lakers one week to build a championship roster and he projected the franchise will make a significant move. Lakers fans would certainly be hoping that Haynes ends up being proven right.


Brian Windhorst Thinks LeBron James And The Lakers Have Different Priorities

NBA insider Brian Windhorst brought up some interesting points recently on the situation at hand. Windhorst explained why he thinks LeBron and the Lakers don’t have the same priorities.

“Here’s the thing, not six months ago, not 16 days ago, like last week when they introduced JJ Redick as head coach, Rob Pelinka sat up there in front of everybody and said we are going to focus on development of young players,” Windhorst said. “We’re going to focus on our draft picks, we’re not going to trade our draft picks, that’s what he said.

“LeBron saying I’mma take a pay cut for a guy in his mid-30s is not doing that,” Windhorst continued. “What move have the Lakers made so far this offseason? They signed Max Christie to a $32 million deal, that’s a developmental player. That’s a guy who didn’t even play.

“That shows a plan to follow through with what they said, to keep the picks, to develop the players,” Windhorst added. “That is not with let’s trade a bunch of guys away and give extra picks to do it… The Lakers are trying to stick to a plan. It doesn’t seem like it equals what LeBron wants to do but they did draft Bronny and LeBron’s about to sign for $160 million.

“I think LeBron likes being a Laker and he’s going to stay being a Laker, but the Lakers and LeBron are not showing the same priorities right now,” Windhorst concluded.

Despite the two sides perhaps not being on the same page, LeBron has now signed a two-year, $104 million deal with the Lakers. Did the 39-year-old do so after being assured that the team would make moves? We’ll find out soon enough.

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Gautam Varier is a staff writer and columnist for Fadeaway World from Mumbai, India. He graduated from Symbiosis International University with a Master of Business specializing in Sports Management in 2020. This educational achievement enables Gautam to apply sophisticated analytical techniques to his incisive coverage of basketball, blending business acumen with sports knowledge.Before joining Fadeaway World in 2022, Gautam honed his journalistic skills at Sportskeeda and SportsKPI, where he covered a range of sports topics with an emphasis on basketball. His passion for the sport was ignited after witnessing the high-octane offense of the Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns. Among the Suns, Shawn Marion stood out to Gautam as an all-time underrated NBA player. Marion’s versatility as a defender and his rebounding prowess, despite being just 6’7”, impressed Gautam immensely. He admired Marion’s finishing ability at the rim and his shooting, despite an unconventional jump shot, believing that Marion’s skill set would have been even more appreciated in today’s NBA.This transformative experience not only deepened his love for basketball but also shaped his approach to sports writing, enabling him to connect with readers through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis.
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