Although the Los Angeles Lakers had a busy trade market, securing key additions, they also had a failed trade involving Dalton Knecht. After remaining with the team, Knecht addressed the situation, expressing his determination and revealing a mission he aims to accomplish with the Lakers.

The Lakers initially stunned the world by giving LeBron James a new superstar teammate. They acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis in a three-team trade. But that move created a hole at the center position with Davis' departure.