Lakers Focus on Continuity, Defense, and Finding Right Players for Vogel's System
- Lakers vice president Rob Pelinka introduced the team's two draft picks, praising their character and potential.
- Free agency is starting soon, but it seems like a formality for the Lakers due to recent roster changes.
- Pelinka wants to keep the core of the team together and improve around the edges to reach the NBA Finals.
- The Lakers may retain restricted free agents Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, as well as unrestricted free agent D'Angelo Russell.
- The team aims to match players with the coach's system and prioritize defense and team structure.