2025-26 Season Analysis
Complete Rebuild and Youth Development
Young core development with Jrue Holiday veteran leadership, focused on long-term championship building
1st round, 7th pick
Defensive anchor and rim protection development
Acquired from Washington Wizards
Versatile forward with playmaking and size
Acquired from Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons
Elite veteran leadership and two-way play
1st round, 11th pick
Athletic wing development prospect
2nd year development
Franchise point guard development priority
3rd year scoring leap expected
Primary offensive weapon development
Traded to New York Knicks
Lost veteran leadership but cleared development path
Traded to Boston Celtics for Jrue Holiday
Lost scoring but gained championship experience
Bought out, signed with Lakers
Cleared salary and playing time for Clingan
Veteran leader and elite two-way guard
Primary scoring threat
Versatile two-way forward
Athletic forward development
Defensive anchor and rim protector
Franchise PG development
Veteran scorer (trade candidate)
Defensive versatility
Veteran center when healthy
Athletic wing prospect
Wing development project
International wing prospect
Guard depth and size
Defensive specialist
Stretch center development
Two-way development