But Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak sounded optimistic the team 's fallback plan could still bolster a young roster that features D'Angelo Russell , Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle .
The Lakers hoped their offseason rebuilding hinged on acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge , Greg Monroe or DeAndre Jordan .
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak sounded optimistic the team 's fallback plan could still bolster a young roster that features D'Angelo Russell , Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle .
The Lakers hoped their offseason rebuilding hinged on acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge , Greg Monroe or DeAndre Jordan .