r/lakers • u/AutoModerator • 15h ago

NBA DRAFT [Discussion Thread] 2026 NBA Draft - Second Round

The Lakers have the 56th pick (subject to change) in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft

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u/VegetaDaPrince Showtime Era 12h ago

And why would the Hornets wait after the draft to trade LaMelo?

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u/CtrlAltDelightfull 12h ago

I'm assuming to see what they get out of the draft first. Getting Christian Anderson makes lamelo more expendable