Lakers Q&A: How Does LA Land A Starting Forward? Next Steps & More

Lakers Q&A: How Does LA Land A Starting Forward? Next Steps & More

July 7, 2026 · 42 min

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Jovan Buha discusses how the Los Angeles Lakers can add a starting forward, including their pathways and targets.

Jovan Buha discusses how the Los Angeles Lakers can add a starting forward, including their pathways, targets, and the importance of order of operations. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠ https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠ https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:55 The Lakers' pathways to landing a starting forward 7:11 LA's trade assets 8:03 Lakers trade candidates 11:30 LA's order of operations using additional cap space 14:01 LA's order of operations above the cap 15:36 Trade rules above the cap (depending on outgoing salary) 19:13 Potential trade forward/wing targets 31:33 Potential FA forward/wing targets 35:15 Potential FA center targets 38:41 LA's order of operations without a trade 40:25 Recap 41:22 Outro

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