Episode Details

Jovan Buha welcomes Iztok Franko of digginbasketball to discuss the best ways for the Los Angeles Lakers to build around Luka Doncic this offseason. Jovan and Iztok analyze which rotation players fit best with Luka, the types of players the Lakers need to add to their roster, center and perimeter trade targets, the pressure that will be on LA ahead of Luka's extension date, why Luka will likely sign the extension, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:42 What did we learn about Luka as a Laker? 4:49 Examining how each Laker rotation player fits with Luka 6:30 Austin Reaves 12:50 Rui Hachimura 16:47 Dorian Finney-Smith 21:13 Gabe Vincent 25:55 Jarred Vanderbilt 29:00 Jaxson Hayes 32:40 What do the Lakers need roster-wise around Luka? 37:36 Nic Claxton + other centers 42:56 Wing and guard trade targets 50:48 Jaren Jackson Jr. 53:48 Marcus Smart 57:08 How much pressure will Luka apply on LA this summer? 1:01:55 Does Luka sign the extension? 1:03:48 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

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