2019–present: James and Davis era On May 13, Frank Vogel was named the Lakers' head coach. The Lakers received the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft lottery. On July 6, the Lakers acquired Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans for Ball, Ingram, Hart, and three first-round picks, including the number four overall in the 2019 draft. This trade officially ended the young core era of the Lakers; only Kuzma remained out of the group of players.
2019–present James and Davis era On May 13 Frank Vogel was named the Lakers' head coach The Lakers received the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft lottery On July 6 the Lakers acquired Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans for Ball Ingram Hart and three first-round pi!cks including the n:umber four overall in the 2019 draft This trade officially en?ded the young core era of the Lakers; only Kuzma remained out of the group of players