Lakers Podcast: 2019 NBA Draft Options, Kyrie Irving’s Landing Spot, Kemba Walker’s Comments

Trevor Lane
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The Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to improve their team this summer through the 2019 NBA Draft, free agency, and the trade market. The decisions that the front office makes will ultimately set the course for the future as they hope to build a contender around LeBron James.

Navigating these waters can be tricky so on this episode of the Lakers Nation Podcast, host Trevor Lane is joined by Jeff Goodman of Stadium to discuss what promises to be an eventful summer for the purple and gold.

While the 2019 NBA Finals may be in full swing, the offseason is already featuring plenty of rumors about where the various top-tier free agents will land. In a recent interview, Kemba Walker asserted his desire to focus on staying with his incumbent team, which could have ripple effects for the Lakers.

Plus, how real of an option is Kyrie Irving for the Lakers? Goodman has some strong opinions about the situation and what it would mean if Irving does opt to reunite with James in Los Angeles.

Having jumped from the No. 11 spot all the way up to the No. 4 in the NBA Draft Lottery, all eyes will be on the Lakers on June 20. With the top three picks seemingly set, the draft will truly start with the team’s selection. Goodman weighs in on who makes sense for Los Angeles and why it’s going to be an extremely difficult decision if the Lakers don’t wind up trading the pick.

Additionally, what should we make of the rumors that the Lakers could flip Lonzo Ball to the Phoenix Suns or Chicago Bulls for the sixth or seventh pick in the draft?

Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com