The Los Angeles Lakers may have fallen short of their championship expectations this season, but the organization is already making it clear that Luka Doncic is the centerpiece of everything moving forward.With a massive offseason ahead, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka revealed that the franchise is already in constant contact with Doncic as they work through roster plans for next season. The Lakers are expected to be aggressive in reshaping the roster around the superstar guard through trades, free agency and the NBA Draft.I think the keyword is thats an ongoing, collaborative process, Pelinka said during his end-of-season press conference. Its not, Hey, I want X, Y and Z. So were in constant communication with him and his team. I plan on seeing him before he takes off to go home and spend some time with his daughters. Were going to get together, I think on Friday or Saturday, so ongoing dialogue.Hes an incredible partner. His basketball IQ on the court is something we get to see as fans. JJ and I get to see his basketball knowledge in terms of other players in the league, and the way he wants to play and who he wants to play with. His knowledge base is vast, so those dyes and collaboration with him are actually really inspirational. He also does it in a way where he wants to do his job great and he wants to let JJ do his job great, and let me do my job great. So they really are productive conversations through that lens.The Lakers are expected to prioritize finding a secondary creator alongside Doncic, with Austin Reaves viewed as a strong long-term fit after the chemistry the pair showed throughout the season, according to Lakers Nations Matthew Peralta.Related Article: Lakers Want to Honor LeBron James' Offseason Process: Rob PelinkaThe team is also reportedly searching for a rim-running center and more reliable two-way wings capable of defending at a high level while consistently knocking down perimeter shots.READ MORE: Four Teams Emerge Amid Uncertain LeBron James Free Agency
