The Los Angeles Lakers have a big question to answer heading into the 2026-27 NBA season: Who will fill the power forward spot? With the Lakers’ offseason moves largely complete, we’re breaking down the roster, the remaining needs, and what Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick could do next.

We’ll also discuss the Lakers offseason grade, ESPN’s evaluation of the team’s summer moves, the biggest strengths and weaknesses of the roster, and what the Lakers need to do to build a championship contender around Luka Dončić.

Plus, the latest on the Buss family drama and the ongoing battle over Lakers ownership and control.

🔥 GUESTS JOINING US LIVE:
• Trevor Lane from LakersNation — Lakers roster, offseason moves, free agency and what’s next for LA
• Brad Wallace from The Wallace Firm — the latest on the Buss family, Lakers ownership battle and court drama

Join us LIVE for the latest Lakers news, Lakers rumors, NBA news, NBA offseason updates, Lakers free agency, Luka Dončić, Lakers roster moves, Lakers ownership news and Buss family drama.

What should the Lakers do next? Let us know your thoughts in the chat!

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0:00 – Intro | Listener comments

5:55 – Guest: Trevor Lane, Lakers Nation

6:32 – Thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves

18:10 – What’s next for the Lakers? | Who starts at PF now?

27:32 – How do you grade the Lakers offseason?

29:59 – Trevor’s thoughts on the Buss Family drama

36:07 – Listener comments

46:03 – Guest: Brad Wallace, The Wallace Firm

48:50 – Brad’s thoughts on the Buss Family drama

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