Lakers Reshape Roster; Warriors Target Horford, Allen

The Los Angeles Lakers are revamping their roster after Dorian Finney-Smith left for the Houston Rockets and are expected to sign De'Anthony Melton to strengthen perimeter defense and shooting. The Lakers have also secured DeAndre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes for their frontcourt but are unlikely to sign veteran center Al Horford, who is expected to join the Golden State Warriors following Kevon Looney's departure. The Warriors are targeting both Horford and Jarrett Allen as they seek to address frontcourt needs and pursue another championship run. The Lakers' strategy focuses on younger, athletic centers to complement Luka Doncic and LeBron James, rather than older veterans like Horford. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets are finalizing a trade for Jonas Valančiūnas to back up Nikola Jokić. These moves highlight an active NBA offseason as teams prepare for the 2025-26 season.