The Lakers were eliminated from the 2026 NBA playoffs on Monday night at the hands of the Thunder. A fascinating offseason awaits Los Angeles as the franchise, backed by the cavernous pockets of new owner Mark Walter, looks to flank superstar Luka Dončić with championship-caliber talent. How they do so will be a defining aspect of this offseason and shape how next season will unfold.
The big question, of course, is where LeBron James fits into that goal—if he does at all.
