Lakers Need Defense to Win Again

The Lakers face a make-or-break free agency window starting June 30th, needing to fix their roster beyond just offense if they want to contend again. Former Laker Danny Green says they must prioritize defensive players and shooters—echoing the 2019 championship blueprint that blended superstars with two-way contributors like Bradley, Howard, and Caruso. Since then, roster construction has faltered, despite LeBron and Reaves’ potential. With Doncic and Reaves in the backcourt, the front office believes they can build a title contender—if they solve their defensive woes. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5380e70e8fd6ff9