Luka Doncic Prioritizing 1 'Desire' for Lakers' 2026-27 NBA Season
Summary
Luka Doncic missed the playoffs last season due to a hamstring injury, and the Lakers were eliminated early. For the 2026-27 season, Doncic's top priority is for the Lakers to add a top-level center to the team.Key Facts
- Luka Doncic suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain near the end of the 2025-26 regular season.
- Because of the injury, Doncic did not play in the playoffs.
- The Lakers were swept in the second round by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Doncic wants the Lakers to get an "A-list center" for the 2026-27 season.
- Last season, the Lakers used Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes as their centers.
- Ayton must decide soon whether to stay with the Lakers or become a free agent.
- The Lakers are exploring centers Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler, who are restricted free agents (meaning their current teams can keep them by matching offers).
- Doncic performs best with athletic big men who are good at making alley-oop plays near the basket.
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