Set Number: X164713 TK1 Daniel Gafford has not only the skillset the Lakers are looking for in a big man, but also playoff success next to Luka Dončić. Searching for the right big man to pair with Luka Dončić can lead you down many paths filled with question marks. There’s only one path that contains certified answers with playoff proof, that being the one leading to … [Read more...] about Daniel Gafford is the dream big man from Luka Dončić’s past
Rob Pelinka says Lakers had first round grade on Adou Thiero
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Given that the Lakers thought of Adou Thiero as a first-round player, it makes sense they jumped up to select him at No. 36 in the NBA Draft. Los Angeles didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but they did find a prospect in the second round that they had high on their draft board. The Lakers moved up from the … [Read more...] about Rob Pelinka says Lakers had first round grade on Adou Thiero
Adou Thiero calls it a ‘blessing’ to be drafted by Lakers, ready to ‘do whatever’ team needs
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Adou Thiero’s time with the Lakers is starting off well, with the rookie saying all the right things. The Lakers only had one second-round pick in this year’s draft, but they made it count. They executed a pair of trades to move up and select Adou Thiero with the No. 36 pick. Thiero is a player the Lakers viewed as a first-round … [Read more...] about Adou Thiero calls it a ‘blessing’ to be drafted by Lakers, ready to ‘do whatever’ team needs
Report: League sources believe Lakers targeting Ryan Kalkbrenner in second round
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Lakers’ trade up in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft may be a result of the team targeting big man Ryan Kalkbrenner. The Lakers’ move into the middle of the second round may have been one done with a specific purpose. On Thursday morning, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Lakers had agreed to a trade with the Bulls … [Read more...] about Report: League sources believe Lakers targeting Ryan Kalkbrenner in second round
Lakers trade for No. 36 pick, select Adou Thiero from Arkansas
Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images The Lakers made a second trade on Thursday, moving up to the No. 36 pick to draft Arkansas wing Adou Thiero. The Lakers wheeled and dealed their way to the top of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday. Across two separate trades, the team moved up from the No. 55 pick to the No. 45 pick, then completed a second deal to select Adou Thiero from … [Read more...] about Lakers trade for No. 36 pick, select Adou Thiero from Arkansas