Lakers Target Jokic or Giannis for 2027 Superteam | HARD PASS Ep. 27

The Lakers have Luka and LeBron… So why aren’t they in full “win-now” mode, instead of chasing Jokic or Giannis for a 2027 “superteam”? The Lakers front office is clearly laying the groundwork, but is this smart long-term planning, or a gamble liable to backfire catastrophically, wasting Luka’s prime and LeBron’s final elite years? There’s a risk in delaying for a future superteam, and this is starting to mirror the Cavaliers’ mistakes before “The Decision” in 2010. Doug breaks it all down, including why L.A. locked Luka with a short extension, why they’re preserving 2027 cap space, and whether this major gamble could actually pay off.

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HARD PASS Ep. 27

📌 On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

🏀 Are the stars aligning for the Lakers, or will it all blow up in their faces?

00:20 - The Hoop Scoop

🏀 Doug breaks down why the Lakers aren’t truly in full “win-now” mode: Luka’s short extension, letting role-players walk, and a deliberate payroll strategy to chase Jokic or Giannis in 2027. Is LA trying to have it both ways — and at what cost to LeBron’s last big run? Doug compares this to Cleveland’s 2010 blunders, and asks: will LeBron tolerate being second fiddle, while the front office plans for a post-LeBron superteam?

07:11 - Heat Check

🏀 Fans online are already dreaming of a 2027 Lakers Superteam with Luka, Jokic, or Giannis… and the cap space to make it happen.

08:30 - Fans in the Stands

🏀 Fans debated ignoring stunts vs. calling them out, and if Candace Parker’s rankings went too far. Check out the heat in our comment section!

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