Whilst the true reality of a 'summer overhaul' is somewhat of a rarity, it's certainly something that fans of the Los Angeles Lakers would welcome.
Having won the NBA Championship as recently has 2010, the Lakers are now a shadow of their former selves, having won just 17 games for the entirety of the 2015/16 season. And whilst they may boast some of the best young talent in the league, the untimely retirement of Kobe Bryant leaves the side without a leader.
The appointment of the young and hungry Luke Walton as coach is a step in the right direction, but the Lakers will need some serious additions to their roster to get out of this rut, as they endure the worst period in their franchise's history.
Potential trades
Whilst many rumours have come and gone over the course of this season, one that has consistently re-emerged surrounds Paul George of the Indiana Pacers. The California-born small forward enjoyed a stellar season as his side reached the playoffs, before losing in seven games to the Toronto Raptors.
George was Indiana's main man on the offense last season, as displayed through his career-high return 23.1 points for the regular season, and 27.1 for the postseason.
His ability to guard the perimeter, as well his pace on transition make him one of the best small forwards in the league, despite only being 26. Whilst it may seem a tough task for the Pacers to let him go, he could single-handiy drag the Lakers back into the playoffs.
Another man linked with a trade to the LA franchise over the last week is the 2015 Most Improved Player of the Year, Jimmy Butler. The Chicago Bulls forward continued his rapid rise to the top of the game, achieving 20.9 points, 5.3 boards and 4.8 assists for the season just gone.
Despite this, the Bulls narrowly missed the playoffs, resulting in several of their players being linked with trades away, as they too could shake things up this summer. The Lakers would have some serious competition for Butler, regardless of whether they can offer him a max contract. It's been reported over the last week that the Boston Celtics are chasing the 26-year-old too.
The final forward linked with a move to the Lakers before next season is instead via free agency, in the form of Harrison Barnes. The 24-year-old has played a back-seat role as the Golden State Warriors have dominated the NBA over the past couple of years, with Barnes chipping in with around 11 points per game across the last two season combined.
If the Lakers are to offer Barnes a max contract, it would certainly turn some heads, but the forward would have already worked with Luke Walton before, meaning he could have a lot to give if he was to play a leading role. It is likely however that the Warriors would match any contract offer for the small forward, making the move less likely than the other two.
Draft pick
Following the NBA Lottery last month, the Lakers are all-but guaranteed the number two pick of this year's draft. The Lakers are likely to pursue Brandon Ingram, who most recently played for Duke, where in his only season he averaged 17.3 points per game.
The 18-year-old has also pitched in with over six rebounds per game, but more importantly his combination of agility and height could make him versatile in the NBA. Ingram has also shown an ability to shoot from deep, converting 41 percent of his shots beyond the arc this season. Ingram therefore could play just about anywhere the Lakers want him to.
Should the Philadelphia 76ers draft in Ingram, the Lakers will likely go for Ben Simmons, following his 19.2 point and 11.8 rebound average for the LSU Tigers this year. Either youngster would likely go straight into the their starting five, contributing to what could be a very altered Lakers lineup next year.
Who could be heading for the exit door?
As the Lakers look to add some serious firepower to their roster, it's obvious that someone will have to budge. With some players entering restricted and unrestricted free agencies, the Lakers could see some players move on this summer.
The first of these is guard Jordan Clarkson, who despite enjoying an impressive season, is linked with a move to the New York Knicks. Clarkson averaged around 15 points over the course of last season, whilst also boasting decent shot percentages.
The two-year NBA veteran has since expressed a desire to stay with the Lakers, but could see his starting place lost to D'Angelo Russell next year.
Meanwhile, the Lakers' starting center Roy Hibbert will become and unrestricted free agent, and has since been linked with a move the San Antonio Spurs. Following his trade from the Pacers, the seven-foot-two giant has failed to adapt, enjoying his worst points return of his career.
Whether the Lakers go all-out on an all-star forward, or add several players, it's looking ever-more likely that the side starting next season could be very different from the last.