The LA Lakers are preparing for the 2025-26 season and could potentially become a new look team in one or more ways.
2024-25 saw the La Lakers identity change over the season when Anthony Davis and Max Christie were traded to acquire Luka Donsic.
The dream pairing between Luka Doncic and Lebron James looked promising, but was disappointed by the lack of a large size in the playoffs.
The Lakers made changes in the offseason, with previous number one draft pick Deandre Ayton as their new starting center.
Another factor in the LA Lakers’ predictions around next season is the fact that it will be Luka Doncic’s first full season with his team.
Don Sic took preparations very seriously, even astonishing former Lakers hero Magic Johnson, shredded his body to fall into the best form of his career.
Now Donsic is taking it to another level, and his La Lakers teammates are also demanding they have to sort out their appearance.
Luka Donsic responded to a photo of Austin Reeves working in the offseason, enjoying his hair.
Doncic wrote on Instagram:
There may be some debate as to whether Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves belong to the title-winning lineup, or whether the Lakers need a more defensive-focused approach.
But there’s no doubt that together in court, Donsic and Reeves will provide strong scoring, especially when adding LeBron James.
Reaves said they believe they can “create confusion” with Don Sic next season.
Donsic spoke about his admiration for Reeves last season, expressing that it was “unbelievable” that the Lakers star was not drafted to enter the league.