Neither of them could stop Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets this year, but they definitely have enough left in the tank to try it at least one more time. This offseason, therefore, will be crucial.
The Suns seem to be one step ahead of the Lakers, though, as they’ve already landed Bradley Beal from the Wizards. On top of that, the team recruited a member of the Lakers for next year.
Suns add Dru Anthrop to Frank Vogel’s staff
The Phoenix Suns have officially announced former Lakers video coordinator and player development coach Dru Anthrop will work as an assistant coach to Frank Vogel. This means Darvin Ham will have to continue retooling his coaching staff.
Either way, the Lakers have more important things to think about this offseason, including LeBron James’ decision. After the loss to the Nuggets, The King suggested he would contemplate retirement this summer.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.