The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to strengthen their roster around star guard Luka Doncic before the 2026-27

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to strengthen their roster around star guard Luka Doncic before the 2026-27 NBA season starts. Dwight Powell, a 35-year-old big man, is reportedly the team's last offseason acquisition.

Dec 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The most significant option for the Lakers could be Dwight Powell, the 6-10, 35-year-old big man who was teammates with Doncic for 6 ½ seasons in Dallas," Price wrote.

Notably, Powell has played the most games as a teammate alongside Doncic (389) among the 98 players Doncic has played alongside in his eight-year NBA career. Luka Doncic's New 6-Foot-9 Teammate Faces Huge Lakers Challenge as JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka Demand Defensive Impact Luka Doncic Predicted to Win 3rd Scoring Title as LeBron James' Lakers Exit Opens Door for Superstar.