Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[Chicagojk]

Feels like the Lakers best case scenario is Lu Dort and Mitchell Robinson.  They both fit but not sure it makes them a contender.

I think Robinson could be a good signing at a reasonable price.  He too has injury concerns and the free throw percentage is awful.   I would consider him someone best as a tandem.  Maybe 20-25 minutes a night.  But he can be a weapon in that time.   I thought the Lakers had bigger eyes for higher tier players.  Those players may be hard to get though.

Dort would fill in nicely in Smart's spot.   He is younger and probably the better player...i think.  Not sure why the Thunder would do that though.  Lakers have limited assets and they would probably prefer to send him to a non competitor.  They should have some options.