Getty Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić speaks during an introductory news conference as general manager Rob Pelinka looks on. The Lakers are reportedly exploring multiple young free-agent options as they continue building the roster around their new franchise centerpiece.
The Los Angeles Lakers are searching for more than complementary pieces around Luka Dončić.
They are searching for pillars.
According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the Lakers have already conducted extensive due diligence on four restricted free agents: Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren, Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson and Houston Rockets wing Tari Eason.
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