The Los Angeles Lakers dropped multiple bombshells in the off-season. They were proactive in their approach towards acquiring new players, and have managed a great squad. After a below par 2020-21 season, bringing the NBA Championship back to LA will be the principal goal for LeBron James and co; and they have shaped up a potent side. How will the LA Lakers setup look this upcoming season?

Incoming Players

• Russell Westbrook

In a move that sent shock waves around the basketball fraternity, owner Jeanie Buss and her team opted to bring in 32-year-old Russell Westbrook from Washington. Despite many people questioning the move, Westbrook brings tons of experience to the table. Moreover, the guard has a great rapport with Lakers’ leading men LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The former NBA MVP will be desperate to secure a title with his new franchise.

• Carmelo Anthony

Another veteran joined the Lakers squad this year- Portland Trail Blazers legend Carmelo Anthony. At 37 years of age, Anthony is a 10-time All-Star, and has been part of three separate Olympic winning sides with Team USA. He is now likely to improve the strength of the Lakers off the bench.

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• Trevor Ariza
• Wayne Ellington
• Kent Bazemore
• Kendrick Nunn
• Malik Monk
• Dwight Howard

Outgoing Players

• Alex Caruso

Few expected the exit, but Alex Caruso is on his way out of the yellow and purple. The 27-year-old is a talent in high demand. He has already won a title with the Lakers a couple of seasons ago, but will find a new home in the NBA.

• Kyle Kuzma
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
• Montrezl Harrell
• Andre Drummond
• Ben McLemore
• Alfonso McKinnie
• Kostas Antetokounmpo

Los Angeles Lakers 2021-22 Squad So Far

• LeBron James
• Anthony Davis
• Marc Gasol
• Talen Horton-Tucker
• Denis Schroder*
• Wesley Mathews*
• Devontae Cacok*
• Jared Dudley*
• Kendrick Nunn
• Carmelo Anthony
• Russell Westbrook
• Wayne Ellington
• Malik Monk
• Kent Bazemore
• Trevor Ariza

Apart from the fact that age will not favor the Lakers, they have a destructive squad. Provided LeBron and his men can deliver on the big stage, their experience should carry them through. Where do you see Frank Vogel’s Lakers finishing this season?

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