Lakers Podcast: Why Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram And Core Isn’t Untouchable; Mitchell Robinson NBA Draft Promise
Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent the past few years assembling young talent through the NBA Draft as they hope to rebuild their once-great franchise. The likes of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Kyle Kuzma have given hope for a bright future, but could they also find themselves on their way out of Los Angeles this summer?

On the latest episode for the Lakers Nation Podcast, host Trevor Lane and senior writer Corey Hansford discuss the news suggesting that the Lakers have indeed elected to consider no one on their team to be untouchable in trade talks.

Should they really move their young talent, and would such a trade come back to haunt them in the future? Or is it wise to do what they can to contend in the here and now?

With the Lakers determined to land superstar level talent this summer, which of the team’s young core is the closest to hitting that high standard of play?

Will Ball eventually become the player that the team hoped he would be when they selected him with the second overall pick? And is Ingram’s versatility the key to him eventually becoming a star in the NBA?

Additionally, with the NBA Draft right around the corner, a fresh rumor has fans buzzing about what the Lakers may do with their 25th overall pick. Big man Mitchell Robinson shut down his draft combine workouts and the word going around is that he did so because the Lakers promised to select him with their pick, but is this accurate? Or is there something else going on here?

The Lakers have been clear about how they go through their scouting process for the draft, and promising Robinson this far in advance doesn’t seem to match up with their strategies. So whats really happening?

All that and more on this episode of the LN Pod, just click the player above.

WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION? CHECK OUT THE NEW LAKERSNATION FORUM CLUB

You May Also Like

Lakers Podcast: Alex Caruso’s Random Drug Test, Quinn Cook’s Role, And Team USA In Trouble

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with more than their fair share of strange drama over the years, including Vladimir…

Lakers Podcast: Free Agent Targets, Benefits Of Playing With LeBron James, Luke Walton’s Uncertain Future

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly didn’t live up to expectations during the 2018-19 NBA season but will have an opportunity…

Lakers Podcast: What Does L.A. Need In Order To Make Playoffs? Can LeBron James Still Carry The Team?

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a tough position heading into the final stretch of the NBA season, sitting three…

Lakers Podcast: Kyrie Irving’s Free Agency, 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, Hiring Of Frank Vogel And Jason Kidd

The Los Angeles Lakers are tumbling into a summer of uncertainty, faced with the task of restocking their team with talent…