Grading the 2019 NBA offseason for all 30 franchises

Los Angeles Lakers

It may have taken a bit longer than they had hoped for, but the Los Angeles Lakers finished off their months-long pursuit of Anthony Davis by finally bringing him aboard in a deal to help kick off the summer of blockbusters.

Doing so did not come cheap, however. Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart are all gone along with too many draft-picks to keep track of.

It was a move the Lakers had to make to acquire a player the caliber of Davis, but it will certainly be interesting to see how those youngsters progress under a dimmer spotlight.

After LA struck out on the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes, it was quick to take advantage of the remaining market.

Danny Green not only brings elite-two way chops having shot 45.5 percent from deep last season but also a vast array of playoff experience as a now two-time NBA champion.

Quinn Cook, Rajon Rondo, Troy Daniels and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope provide depth in the backcourt while DeMarcus Cousins and JaVale McGee stabilize the frontcourt.

Having spent most of the last year rehabbing one injury or another, how much Boogie brings to the court will play a significant part in the Laker’s success this coming season.

New head coach Frank Vogel isn’t the name most were hoping for, but he’s had plenty of success at previous stops while learning from his mistakes along the way.

The surrounding pieces could’ve been better given who was available, but it was a trade-off the Lakers were right to make in pursuit of the reigning Finals MVP. The overall roster matters less than those at the top.

LA now has two of the top guys in the league after finally supply LeBron James with the co-star he’s been looking for ever since arriving in Los Angeles.

Grade: A