Lakers Draft

PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 25: Julian Strawther #0 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs shoots the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Moda Center on November 25, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum and Max Christie react after Christie was drafted 35th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers selection of Max Christie

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 18: Patrick Baldwin Jr. #23 of the Milwaukee Panthers shoots the ball against Anthony Duruji #4 of the Florida Gators during the first half of a game at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on November 18, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

3 first-rounders who could fall to the Lakers at 35 in the NBA Draft

Jun 6, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks after being introduced by general manager Rob Pelinka at UCLA Health Training Center Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

2 talented wing prospects the Lakers could draft in the second round

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 11: AJ Griffin #21 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during the first half against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes in the 2022 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament - Semifinals at Barclays Center on March 11, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

3 dream prospects the Lakers could have drafted with the eighth pick

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

2 amazing prospects for the Lakers to consider in the 2022 NBA Draft

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 25: Johnny Juzang #3 of the UCLA Bruins and Leaky Black #1 of the North Carolina Tar Heels watch Juzang's shot in the first half of the game in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Center on March 25, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Why the Lakers should draft hometown stud Johnny Juzang

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Rob Pelinka Vice President Operations of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Darvin Ham speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

2 draft picks that the Lakers could trade for have been revealed

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3 teams the Los Angeles Lakers can buy a second-round pick from

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 24: Izaiah Brockington #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones addresses the media during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 media day at the United Center Center on March 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Lakers might be interested in buying a second-round pick for this prospect

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Jabari Smith #10 of the Auburn Tigers reacts in the second half against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 20, 2022 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

The 2022 first overall pick might be destined to join the Lakers

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Rob Pelinka discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers' season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Lakers should “buy” a second-round pick in 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 25: Caleb Love #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts in the second half of the game against the UCLA Bruins in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Center on March 25, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

3 Final Four prospects the Lakers could target in 2022 NBA Draft

DURHAM, NC - MARCH 05: Brady Manek #45 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts during their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 5, 2022 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

3 Sweet 16 prospects the Lakers could draft in the second round

Jan 21, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Josh Christopher (13) goaltends a shot by Arizona Wildcats guard James Akinjo (13) during the second half at Desert Financial Arena (Tempe). Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers Draft: A dark horse pick that could be perfect for LA

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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 picks from the 2010s we wish would have worked

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers (L) talks with head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers (R) during the 2019 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers draft: 3 bold predictions for LA in the 2021 NBA Draft

EUGENE, OREGON - JANUARY 23: Chris Duarte #5 of the Oregon Ducks reacts after hitting a shot late in the second overtime against the USC Trojans at Matthew Knight Arena on January 23, 2020 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won 79-68 in two overtimes (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 prospects that won’t be traded if picked at 22

LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 27: Tre Mann #1 of the Florida Gators dribbles against Olivier Sarr #30 of the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on February 27, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

NBA Draft Mock: Los Angeles Lakers find Dennis Schroder’s replacement

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 03: Corey Kispert #24 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts in the first half against the UCLA Bruins during the 2021 NCAA Final Four semifinal at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 03, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 2 trades that land a star and Corey Kispert in the draft

Oregon Ducks guard Chris Duarte (5) attempts to shoot the ball as he is fouled by Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Sam Owens/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 shooters to target with 22nd pick

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 25: Jared Dudley #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 25, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 greatest 22nd overall picks in NBA history

MADRID, SPAIN - JULY 05: Usman Garuba #16 of Spain during friendly match between Spain and Iran to preparation to Tokyo 2021 Olympics Games on July 05, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images)

Lakers mock draft: Who the experts have going to the Lakers at 22

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 05: Jared Butler #12 of the Baylor Bears cuts the net after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs 86-70 in the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers mock draft: Lakers land National Champion at 22

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers (L) talks with head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers (R) during the 2019 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Why LA should trade down in the 2021 NBA Draft