Los Angeles Lakers: 3 latest rumors on trade talks, draft plans

With a few weeks to go before the 2017 NBA Draft, the rumor mill is busy churning out all sorts of information on what the Los Angeles Lakers could do in the coming months.

We’re not even into June yet, and it’s already been a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. Between their win during the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery and all the Paul George talk, fans are getting excited about what Magic Johnson can do with his newfound power.

So what are the latest rumors saying about the Lakers’ offseason plans? There’s plenty of chatter out there regarding the team’s direction during the draft. You can also find some insight into Magic’s thoughts on a potential trade if you look hard enough. Either way, there’s no shortage of Lakers rumors as we inch closer to the end of May.

Unfortunately, rumors are only that — rumors. You can never truly believe what you read until it actually happens. However, there are many instances where rumors are an indicator of things to come. Will that prove to be true with the Lakers this offseason, or is this all hogwash to throw us off the scent of what this front office is actually planning?

No matter what happens, we won’t know until that time comes. Hence, we speculate.

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So here they are — the latest Lakers rumors you need to know about. The emphasis certainly lies on the various trade scenarios that have been tossed around. Also expect some word on what the team’s approach could be during the upcoming 2017 NBA Draft.