Overview

• Hurley, a back-to-back NCAA champion, is set to meet with Lakers' top management.
• New NBA collective bargaining rules limit big-market teams' ability to trade for star players.
• Player development becomes crucial due to salary cap constraints and new trade restrictions.
• Hurley's tactical acumen and development focus make him an attractive candidate.
• The Lakers' roster decisions hinge on LeBron James' and D'Angelo Russell's contract options.