"It's time to trade for Wiggins": Lakers fans already calling for reinforcements after Devin Booker and Suns abominate defense in preseason opener

On Friday, the LA Lakers suffered a blowout defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. Although it was the Lakers' first outing in preseason, fans are already pitching their ideas for roster reinforcements.

After Devin Booker anchored a potent Phoenix offense in a 103-81 victory, many Lakers supporters called for a former NBA champion to join the purple and gold squad. Not all Lakers fans, though, are supportive of the idea.

"Its time to trade for Wiggins," one tweeted.

LegendOfWinning

@LegendOfWinning

Its time to trade for Wiggins

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@Real0ne01

Trading for wiggins doesnt make the lakers CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDERS

Angel-nyc1

@Nyc1Angel

Nah nah don’t touch my warriors legend😅he don’t need that bad juju

Meanwhile, other fans gave alternative suggestions for improving the roster:

"That wouldnt help this preseason game. We need a back up PG more than anything," one commented. "Austin might have to come off the bench this year."

L.A TayFox

@Newrunnerrr

That wouldnt help this preseason game . We need a back up PG more than anything Austin might have to come off the bench this year

kobe

@izzobean

trade the 1st and Knecht

Nico Hater

@alorenzo41

This team need a playmaker from the bench

With LeBron James and Luka Doncic sitting out, the Lakers struggled to shoot from the field, making just 31.1% of their field goal attempts. They were even worse from beyond the arc, going 6-for-35 for a woeful 17.1% shooting clip.

The Lakers also allowed the Suns to shoot 42.2% from the field. Phoenix was led by Devin Booker, who put up 24 points on 8-for-19 shooting. Grayson Allen contibuted 13 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal, while Jared Butler chipped in 12 points off the bench.

While preseason is an opportunity for coaches to experiment with their lineups and try out new sets, Lakers fans can't be blamed for wanting their team to pick up momentum heading into the regular season.

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"Fresh start, fresh mind for me": Lakers' Luka Doncic talks about preparations for 2025-26 season

Although Luka Doncic didn't suit up for the Lakers' preseason debut, he has nevertheless been busy with preparations for the upcoming season.

At a Lakers media availability, the Slovenian guard talked about his mindset as he gears up for his first full season in Tinseltown.

"This is a fresh start, fresh mind for me," Doncic told reporters. "I'm in a better place, for sure."

After being traded in the middle of the season and facing a different level of scrutiny in LA, Doncic appears to be physically and mentally prepared for the 2025-26 campaign.