The forward brought energy and toughness since the Lakers acquired him in the D’Angelo Russell trade, but his contract status is up in the air for next season.

As the NBA playoffs continue on without the Lakers, there are some pretty illuminating takeaways for the franchise to consider heading into the offseason.

In 30 regular-season games with the Lakers, Milton averaged 3.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 11.5 minutes a game and shot 43.3% from the field and 29.4% from 3-point range. For the season as a whole, he registered 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 14.7 minutes a game and shot 45.3% from the field and 35.8% from 3-point range.

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton admitted he would've done things differently knowing what he knows now.

The Los Angeles Lakers had noteworthy plans at the trade deadline, which could offer clues about their offseason outlook.

Stephen A. Smith blames Lakers star LeBron James and his camp for the “negativity” surrounding the GOAT debate.

Okongwu eventually led Chino Hills to two more state titles after the departure of the Ball brothers and was twice named Mr. California Basketball (in 2018 and 2019). From there, Okongwu played one collegiate season at USC (making First Team All-Pac-12) and then went with the No. 6 overall pick to the Hawks in the 2020 NBA Draft.

A potential Los Angeles Lakers trade idea sends Dalton Knecht, a future first-round pick, and more to the Atlanta Hawks for a star player.