Lakers add depth and a potential starting unit around LeBron and a re-energized Luca, with DeAndre Ayton as a swing piece and Marcus Smart plugging gaps. Trade chatter centers on Reeves as a valuable asset to balance the roster. Clippers stack firepower with Beal, Collins, and Lopez, while John Collins’ defense remains the key variable. Warriors face a thin, aging holdover group and Suns pivot around Booker, exploring fit with a mix of veterans and youth. Kings remain volatile, with Sabonis and Fox carrying heavy expectations amid roster uncertainty.