Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) moves the ball ahead of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

GM Rob Pelinka cites the trio of James, Doncic and Reaves as ‘a great starting point,’ even though trade rumors arose after Reaves struggled in the postseason.

Despite their first-round playoff elimination, there is a lot to look forward to in Los Angeles. The Lakers traded for Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February, and many expect that the team will be busy this offseason to maximize the rest of the team around him.