Lakers legend James Worthy believes the team's disappointing season stemmed from a lack of chemistry, particularly with Luka Doncic, after the trade. Worthy also highlighted the failure to acquire center Mark Williams as a critical error,

The Golden State Warriors will be in the thick of the NBA trade rumor mill this offseason amid their search for a center and wing depth.

So, who's booking the next flight out of Beantown? Well, Marc Stein recently relayed on Substack that Boston "is more apt" to trade Jrue Holiday than backcourt mate Derrick White. Stein added that rival executives regard Kristaps Porziņģis "as the most movable Boston vet."

Los Angeles Lakers are keen to strengthen their team. They are focusing on the center position. Onyeka Okongwu from Atlanta Hawks is their target. Okongwu is a Los Angeles native. Lakers previously tried to acquire Mark Williams.

Less than a day after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was announced as the 2024-25 NBA MVP, Lu Dort and Jalen Williams also received honors. Dort was named to the All-Defensive First Team and Williams to the All-Defensive Second Team.