The Lakers’ final roster decision is under increased scrutiny after multiple buyout targets, including Haywood Highsmith, signed elsewhere. The post Lakers Roster Gamble Under Fire as Rivals Poach $10 Million Wing Target appeared first on Heavy Sports.

It’s not just the record or the top-player absences that should have the Lakers feeling good about where they are this season. They are one of 10 teams to win at least 60 percent of their games entering the break — equivalent to a 50-win season over 82 games. Yet, the Lakers have been outscored by one point this season entering the All-Star break.

Lacking draft picks and roster depth, the Los Angeles Lakers were largely inactive at the trade deadline, unable to make substantial improvements. The only way they could bring in sharpshooter Luke Kennard was by trading Gabe Vincent.

The Lakers are once again targeting Andrew Wiggins and other key free agents as cap space opens for major roster upgrades this offseason.

With the Los Angeles Lakers boasting an impressive regular-season record, the roster is getting another addition.

In the past 30 years, only four players from the Los Angeles Lakers roster have participated in the All-Star Dunk Contest. Jaxson Hayes was the first player in the last six years, since Dwight Howard in 2019-20,

The Lakers may have moved too quickly signing Kobe Bufkin as Jeremy Sochan has suddenly hit the buyout market. The post Lakers Roster Gamble Under Scrutiny as $23M Forward Hits Buyout Market appeared first on Heavy Sports.