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Los Angeles Lakers Future Draft Picks: Lakers Draft Picks 2025, 2026 and Beyond
By Matt Johnson,
4 hours ago
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What picks do the Lakers have? The Los Angeles Lakers future draft picks are more important than ever with the franchise simultaneously wanting to compete for a championship while preserving a long-term future. With competing for a spot in the NBA Finals atop the team’s priority list, some of the Lakers future draft picks could be traded this season.
Los Angeles does face some trade restrictions under NBA rules. Due to the Anthony Davis trade in 2019, the Lakers won’t have a first-round pick in 2025. Similarly, Los Angeles isn’t allowed to trade its 2026 first-round pick outright, with the Stepien Rule preventing teams from trading its first-round pick in consecutive years.
Let’s dive into our Lakers future draft picks tracker with a breakdown of the Lakers draft picks by year. Bookmark this page for updates after each Lakers trade involving draft picks. We’ll also include exactly what selection the Lakers draft picks are after the NBA Draft order is finalized.
The Los Angeles Lakers have 5 first round picks, with the Lakers first round picks coming in 2026, 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031. Here you can find info on which Lakers future draft picks can be traded.
The Los Angeles Lakers can trade wo 2nd round picks in 2025 (Lakers and Clippers), their 2027 2nd, their 2029 1st and their 2030 first-round picks. The Lakers also can swap first-round picks in 2026 and 2028.
What picks do the Lakers have in 2025?
The Los Angeles Lakers have two second-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, their own and the Los Angeles Clippers’ second-round pick. The Lakers don’t have a first-round pick in 2025.
Los Angeles Lakers traded draft picks
2025 1st: Draft rights to Atlanta Hawks, no protection
2026 2nd: Draft rights to Miami Heat, no protections
2027 1st: Draft rights to Utah Jazz – Protected picks 1-4 range
If not conveyed, Utah Jazz receive Lakers’ 2nd round pick in 2027
2028 2nd: Draft rights to Orlando Magic or Washington Wizards, no protections
2029 2nd: Draft rights to Washington Wizards, no protection
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