Lakers Set to Shake Up Roster with Two Key Moves Ahead of Playoffs – Who Will Secure a Spot?
With the postseason fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are making strategic adjustments to solidify their roster. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the team is expected to convert two of their two-way contract players into standard deals, making them playoff-eligible.
Currently, the Lakers’ three two-way players—guard Jordan Goodwin and centers Trey Jemison III and Christian Koloko—are battling for those coveted spots. This move signals the Lakers’ intent to strengthen their depth as they gear up for what they hope will be a deep playoff run.
Converting two-way players into standard contracts has become a common strategy among contending teams, ensuring they have additional reinforcements for the intensity of postseason basketball. With Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick carefully evaluating their roster needs, these upcoming decisions could prove crucial in the Lakers’ quest for another championship.
The Lakers have shown flashes of brilliance this season but have also faced inconsistency due to injuries and roster instability. By finalizing these moves, they hope to stabilize their rotation and maximize their chances of competing at the highest level when the playoffs tip off.
Who will make the cut? Stay tuned as the Lakers’ front office finalizes these key decisions in the coming weeks.
