Lakers Opt to Enter Training Camp with Current Roster Intact
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The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to open training camp without making any roster changes, according to a report from Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Siegel noted that vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka prefers to see the current group in action before deciding on any trades. The plan is to allow the season to unfold before assessing whether adjustments are needed.
The front office had explored options for additional size and defensive help, including discussions centered on Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart, but no agreement materialized that justified moving forward.
Maintaining financial flexibility is another factor driving the Lakers’ patience. Pelinka is determined to preserve maximum salary-cap space over the next two off-seasons, so any deal before this season’s trade deadline would have to fit that long-term strategy.
For now, Los Angeles will proceed with a roster led by LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and the rest of the returning core. If early results disappoint, the organization has a history of making in-season moves to realign its objectives.
Source: Hoops Wire
