Lakers Make Massive Roster Decision Following Bold Draft Trade
Lakers Make Massive Roster Decision Following Bold Draft Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a move in the 2025 NBA draft. The team has traded up with the Chicago Bulls to land pick No. 45 in exchange for pick No. 55 and cash.
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Los Angeles had been trying to move up to land a cheap player, and Chicago bit at the price the team was comfortable with. The Lakers didn't have many assets to work with either, but they must be targeting a player in that range to make this move.
However, due to this trade, the Lakers have just made a massive roster decision for the upcoming season. Because they are sending out cash, the Lakers will now be hard-capped at the second apron for next year.
Los Angeles wasn't likely to go over the second apron anyway, so this likely won't affect team-building. But the Lakers are now unable to spend extra if the opportunity presents itself.
Los Angeles is still searching for a center to help upgrade the frontcourt. Everyone around the NBA knows that the team needs help in that area, so the prices for a center have continued to be very high.
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The Lakers also need help at the wing position, and they have been rumored to be in active discussions. Veteran Andrew Wiggins of the Miami Heat has reportedly been a target of the team, but nothing has come to fruition of yet.
The front office has a lot of work to do this summer if it wants to build a title-contending team. But with Luka Doncic and LeBron James in the mix, Los Angeles will do whatever it can to win games next season.
Related: Warriors' Steph Curry Sends Major Message Ahead of NBA Draft
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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