Rob Pelinka is doing a good job of keeping his superstar happy.
The Lakers have completely revamped their roster since free agency opened on June 30, and LeBron James announced he would be moving on from L.A.
Los Angeles reportedly landed centre Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade deal and gave him a four-year, $130 million contract. It also signed forward Sandro Mamukelashvili and guards Quentin Grimes and Colin Sexton.
The Lakers also re-signed Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million deal before he could hit the open market.
The moves address Doncic’s biggest desires, which were bringing back Reaves and getting an elite rim-protecting centre, Woike added. The Lakers have been in regular communication with Doncic since the season ended.
The Lakers are also not done making moves just yet; they still hope to add a wing -with Jonathan Kuminga topping their list, per Woike.
L.A. will enter a new era in 2026-27 with James’ departure and Doncic assuming the position as the face of the franchise.
