One writer identified a somewhat unknown 3-and-D forward whom the Lakers may be able to obtain at a reasonable price.

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) blocks the shot of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka compared rookie forward Adou Thiero to New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby.

In late June, the Lakers made a couple of moves in order to move up in the draft and snag Adou Thiero with the No. 36 pick. Thiero, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward out of the University of Arkansas, is known for his ability to attack the basket off the dribble and his high-level athleticism.

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't getting high marks for what they did in free agency and the trade market this offseason.

Our staff ranked some under-the-radar games on the Los Angeles Lakers' 2025-26 regular season schedule in the latest roundtable.

Well, well, well. Look who’s back in the spotlight—Marcus Smart, the former Boston Celtic who’s been bouncing around the league like a pinball since 2023. And now? He’s landed with the Los Angeles Lakers, where expectations are higher than LeBron’s hairline and the pressure is thicker than LA smog.

Is it possible to be overhyped and underrated?  That’s what the Los Angeles Lakers are proving this offseason.  While all the talk has been Luka Doncic showing

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The Lakers had a rollercoaster journey in the free agency market, where they finally ended up adding Jake LaRavia, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart to their roster.