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Lakers rumors: Five players LA should grab to build around Brandon Ingram

By Keith Rivas

Nov 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) looses control of the ball against Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) looses control of the ball against Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 7, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers president for basketball operations acknowledges the fans as he attends the game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center. Lakers won 98-94. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers president for basketball operations acknowledges the fans as he attends the game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center. Lakers won 98-94. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Closing Thoughts

Whatever decisions the team makes, fans will be at the mercy of Magic Johnson. They may not see eye to eye with him on some decisions, but that’s okay.

Declaring his intent and vision with Brandon Ingram made one thing clear — nobody else is safe. Whether that means they’ll be trading the young core or simply exploring free agency better to acquire solid talent is uncertain.

Los Angeles will have to also, in the long run, trust that Brandon Ingram was the right choice before Johnson came to town. While having shown promise, there are still plenty of things for the former Duke star to improve on.

Size and strength taking top priority, but also his rebounding and shot selection.

Next: Chances Of Dealing Each LA Player

Before you know it, draft night will come. And after that, the next chapter for the Lakers might really begin.

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