The two premier NBA teams in California had very distinct offseasons.

The Lakers overhauled their roster around Luka Dončić, adding Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, Matisse Thybulle, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ziaire Williams, Jaden Hardy and Cameron Carr.

Meanwhile, the Warriors pretty much stood pat.

The one thing both teams had in common?

They missed out on LeBron James, who chose to leave the Lakers after eight seasons and join the 76ers in free agency.

The Lakers, who won their first championship in 10 years in 2020, are trying to climb back atop the league after acquiring Dončić in a stunning trade in February 2025.

Meanwhile the…

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