Lakers Already Eyeing New Roster Move, Warned Of Collin Sexton Decision

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly already targeting next summer's mid-level exception to sign a starting-caliber wing, according to reporter Jovan Buha. However, the franchise faces a dilemma regarding newly signed guard Collin Sexton. If Sexton excels as the team's sixth man, the Lakers could be pressured to use that mid-level exception to re-sign him rather than addressing their major void on the wing.

Sexton previously signed a two-year, $19.2 million contract featuring a player option for next season. Buha warned that committing high-level resources to retain a bench guard could prevent Los Angeles from acquiring the starting forward they require to complement core players Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler.