Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers were a disaster. They weren't very good due to Russell Westbrook's on-court injuries
Anthony Davis' injury, and their significant lack of depth. The Lakers' issues rapidly became apparent after
they were rated one of the favourites to win it all when the season began, and they eventually missed the playoffs
entirely. Now, as they prepare to retool this offseason, The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor reports that they are
interested in Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, who is anticipated to decline his player option. That, however
would be a terrible idea. To begin with, they have no feasible way of obtaining him. They'd have to match his
contract in a deal, which would require trading Westbrook, which Washington would not do, or Anthony
Davis, who the Lakers would not give up. Even yet, adding Beal to this core of players does not appear to be the
best choice. Would he help them with their offence? Sure. But that isn't their main concern. The Lakers won the
championship in 2020 on the defensive side of the ball. They were actually an ordinary offensive squad that year.