As of now, the Los Angeles Lakers have solid backcourt depth with D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves starting and Dennis Schroder, Lonnie Walker IV and Malik Beasley as reserves.
But their backcourt rotation could look very different next season. Russell, Reaves, Schroder and Walker will be free agents this summer, and Beasley has a team option for next season.
Therefore, a reinforcement — or two, or three — could be needed before training camp commences at the end of this summer.
Los Angeles could end up looking to the 2023 NBA draft to replenish their guard depth, as they will have the No. 17 and No. 47 picks. One guard prospect they recently worked out is Nadir Hifi.