The Los Angeles Lakers face a challenging offseason with minimal flexibility—only a $5.7M mid-level exception and one tradable first-round pick. As new ownership takes over, critical decisions loom: Luka Dončić's max extension, LeBron James' player option, and roster gaps at center and shooting. Can the front office outmaneuver financial constraints to compete with rising powers like OKC? A data-driven breakdown of the Lakers' uphill battle.