Lakers ‘retrofit’ offseason plan around Luka Doncic will be a lot different than last year’s
The Los Angeles Lakers are focusing their offseason strategy on building a roster that complements superstar Luka Doncic. After a disappointing playoff exit, the team aims to retrofit their lineup around Doncic, who has solidified his status as a franchise player. General Manager Rob Pelinka emphasized the importance of creating a collaborative process to enhance the team's performance moving forward.
- ▪Luka Doncic won the league's scoring title for the second time in three seasons.
- ▪The Lakers were swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Thunder.
- ▪Rob Pelinka stated that the roster will be retrofitted to meet Doncic's needs.
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NBA Lakers ‘retrofit’ offseason plan around Luka Doncic will be a lot different than last year’s By Khobi Price Published May 19, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Lakers have several priorities entering another pivotal offseason. But Rob Pelinka, the franchise’s president of basketball operations and general manager, made it clear what the top priority is: Building a roster that best fits and complements superstar guard Luka Doncic. Doncic reestablished himself as one of the league’s best players in 2025-26, which ended with the Lakers getting swept in the second round by the Thunder.
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