Lakers’ roster moves raise concerns about Luka Dončić's future
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to reshape their roster, acquiring center Walker Kessler in a trade with the Utah Jazz. The move involved significant draft capital, leading to questions about the team's competitiveness in the next season. LeBron James' potential exit from the Lakers complicates the situation further, as he reportedly seeks a team capable of contending for a championship. As the Lakers finalize their lineup, Luka Dončić's long-term future with the team looks uncertain amid these changes.
- •Lakers acquire Walker Kessler from Jazz in sign-and-trade deal.
- •Team exhausts much of its draft capital in recent trades.
- •LeBron James reportedly considering free agency options.
- •Lakers still have two open roster spots for additional signings.
- •Struggles with 3-point shooting have been a concern for the team.
- 9:10 PMCBS NBA — The Lakers built an incomplete team around Luka Dončić, and now face the risk losing him too
"Los Angeles is risking Dončić following LeBron James out the door, and a return to Dallas shouldn't be written off
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