What happened: Lakers reporter Jovan Buha released a new podcast episode with co-host Khobi Price handing out season grades for the Los Angeles Lakers. The episode evaluates the seasons of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, along with head coach JJ Redick and general manager Rob Pelinka.

Why it matters: Season-grade reviews signal the Lakers' 2025-26 campaign is in the books and shift the conversation to the offseason. The grades frame the central questions facing the franchise: how the Doncic-led core performed, the future of free-agent LeBron James, and whether Redick and Pelinka have built a contender around them.

What to watch: Watch for the offseason decisions tied to these evaluations, including roster moves under Pelinka and James' free-agency situation, which will define the Lakers' direction heading into next season.