The Los Angeles Lakers made an impactful splash during the 2025 NBA Draft, making strategic moves to acquire the No. 36 pick, where they selected Adou Thiero, a promising two-way wing from Arkansas. Beyond the draft, the Lakers were active in signing undrafted free agents, notably North Carolina standout RJ Davis on an Exhibit-10 deal, and Villanova’s Eric Dixon, the previous season’s leading scorer.

Dixon, who averaged 23.3 points and shot over 40% from three, joins a Lakers team known for nurturing undrafted talent, looking to showcase his skills in the upcoming Summer League. The Lakers have a strong history of turning undrafted players into key contributors, with Austin Reaves and Alex Caruso as prime examples. This trend continues as they aim to capitalize on post-draft opportunities to build a deeper and more competitive roster.