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Who Should the Lakers Select With the 25th Pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft?
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- Jun 19, 2026
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Summary
There's a lot of pressure on the Lakers to improve this offseason, and that process begins in earnest on Tuesday with the NBA Draft. The Lakers have the 25th pick, and after their last two first round selections (Jalen Hood-Schifino, Dalton Knecht) have not panned out, it's critical they get this pick right. What exactly does that mean? Should the Lakers go after the best available talent? A center? A player most capable of playing right away, even if the upside isn't quite as high? Lots of important questions, and stuff we cover with Tyler Metcalf, draft expert at No Ceilings, the folks responsible for the Locked On Draft Preview (which you should read!). We talk about all that and more, highlighting names at the center spot and along the wing. What does Metcalf think about our selection in the Locked On Mock Draft, Tarris Reed Jr.? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: What could be available at 25? SEGMENT 2: Talking centers! SEGMENT 3: How about the wing? Any 2nd rounders or UFAs to target? Photo Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Get Your Free Locked On NBA Draft Guide! Our exclusive first-round guide features team picks from local Locked On hosts and deep-dive prospect analysis from Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings. Download your free guide now: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/nbadraftguide/. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®…