Three players have been cut! The Lakers will undergo a major roster overhaul next season, leading to significant changes in the team's style of play.

Many teams have made substantial signings during this offseason, resulting in significant changes to their key players. The Lakers have also modified their roster this offseason; although there are no changes to the core players, the overall lineup for next season will see a major transformation. Last season, Finney-Smith, who performed excellently for the Lakers, chose to leave and join the Rockets, which has a considerable impact on the Lakers since Finney-Smith was an outstanding perimeter defender, playing a crucial 3D role last season. However, the Lakers acted quickly to recruit Smart, who can to some extent fill in for Finney-Smith's role. Additionally, Ayton's addition is the most significant reinforcement for the Lakers this offseason.

Recently, the Lakers have cut three players: Milton, Goodwin, and Jamison. Although these players were not major rotation members last season, Goodwin had some impressive performances in certain games. However, he failed to earn the trust of the management in subsequent matches, making his release quite expected. Besides the minimal changes to their core players, the Lakers have indeed made noticeable adjustments to their bench rotation, which may lead to changes in the team's style of play next season.

Next season, the Lakers may focus more on building around Doncic and Ayton. It is well-known that Doncic excels at partnering with solid big men; during his time with the Mavericks, the synergy between Lively and Doncic was exceptional, leading to a standout rookie season for Lively. Therefore, Ayton should benefit from playing alongside Doncic next season, and his overall statistics are expected to be impressive. Additionally, Ayton possesses some perimeter shooting ability, which will further enhance their partnership.

Next season, James is likely to reduce his involvement on the offensive end, and his average playing time may decrease. Many of James's fans might need to prepare themselves mentally; if James's performance on the court does not meet expectations next season, his share of ball possession could further diminish. Doncic and Reeves are likely to dominate most of the ball handling, and James may gradually transition into a third-option role. I wonder if fans are feeling this shift? It seems the Lakers' management is slowly moving away from relying on James.