Lakers reporter implies team will keep its eyes on Nikola Jokić
According to one reporter, the Lakers aren't done chasing big superstars.
The Los Angeles Lakers, with a competitive roster for the upcoming NBA season, are not considered championship contenders, needing one or two key additions to reach that level. Fans have been speculating about the possibility of Nikola Jokić joining the Lakers, though he has not signed a long-term extension with the Denver Nuggets.
Jokić, a three-time MVP, has indicated he will wait until next summer to make his decision. Anthony Irwin, a Lakers reporter on X (formerly Twitter), suggested that once the Lakers' ownership situation is resolved, the team will focus on Jokić's situation in Denver. While the Lakers are expected to maintain a strong team, the Nuggets, despite a strong record last season, have traded away rising star Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers and could be slightly weaker this season.
The Buss family is in the process of selling their remaining stake in the Lakers, which is currently opposed by Lakers governor Jeanie Buss.
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