{"id":67543,"date":"2025-06-07T03:57:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T03:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=67543"},"modified":"2025-06-07T03:57:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T03:57:33","slug":"watch-the-lakers-dream-starting-five-for-the-2025-26-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=67543","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: The Lakers’ Dream Starting Five For The 2025-26 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ideal starting five for the Lakers if their summer goes according to plan.<\/p>\n

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After finishing third in the West this past season and making it to the first round of the playoffs, the\u00a0Los Angeles Lakers\u00a0have big ambitions for the future. For as long as\u00a0Luka Doncic\u00a0and\u00a0LeBron James\u00a0are together, GM Rob Pelinka will build with urgency to win now, and it starts this summer in a pivotal offseason.<\/p>\n

While options are limited in terms of what the Lakers can do, there are several options available to make some changes, either through a trade or in free agency. The priority will be finding a big man to replace Jaxson Hayes. Then, the Lakers will do whatever they can to fill out their bench with worthy role players.<\/p>\n

With Luka Doncic and LeBron James expected to lead the way again, the Lakers should be in a position to contend in the West once again, but unless they begin this season with the proper adjustments (both internal and external), they will never reach their full potential. That’s why everything hinges on this offseason and Rob Pelinka building an ideal rotation that looks something like the one below:<\/p>\n

Point Guard: Luka Doncic<\/h2>\n
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Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Luka Doncic made waves in his arrival in Los Angeles earlier this season. He was left in shock for weeks after the trade, but adjusted quickly on the court as the Lakers climbed the standings in the West. Now, the Lakers will get to experience their first offseason with Doncic, where they hope to develop a plan that will bring out his best.<\/p>\n

The key for Doncic will be staying in shape throughout the season, but there’s no question that he’s one of the best in the league at his position. With averages of 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game in the 2024-25 campaign, he’ll have full control of the offense going forward, and\u00a0his presence alone elevates the Lakers’ ceiling in the West.<\/p>\n

Shooting Guard: Austin Reaves<\/h2>\n
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) moves the ball against Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.<\/p>\n

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Austin Reaves has been mixed in some trade rumors this summer, but the Lakers have made it clear that he’s here to stay. The 27-year-old guard, who has four years of experience in the NBA, has become a fan favorite in Los Angeles, and he’s the third most trusted offensive option behind Luka Doncic and LeBron James.<\/p>\n

Reaves is not quite an All-Star, but his scoring ability always makes an impact in games, and coach JJ Redick leaned on his offense many times throughout the season. In 73 games, he averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game on 46.0% shooting. He’ll obviously play a major role in the rotation next season, and he may even take another leap in his NBA development.<\/p>\n

Small Forward: LeBron James<\/strong><\/p>\n