Is he returning home? The former Laker, the team, wants back in the offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers are about to start their first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies but are already considering building their team for the next campaign.

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka pulled off some great movements before the trade deadline of the current season and significantly improved the team's roster, making it more robust for LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who were able to lead the team into the postseason after a 2-10 season starting record.

Though there have already been reports that the Lakers want to keep their current roster together for next season, a recent report has indicated that they could try to go after veteran guard Jordan Clarkson this summer.

"There are teams that will look at him and say, 'That is exactly what we need,'" one Eastern Conference executive told Heavy Sports regarding Clarkson. "Reliable scorer, smart player, bench or starter, good in the locker room, good presence. The Lakers wanted to see if they could shake him free there. But Utah would rather get him to a new deal, and if they are going to move him, do it later when they have a little more leverage. You don't have much leverage trading a free agent. So I would not be surprised to see the Lakers make another run."

Jordan Clarkson started his NBA career with the purple and gold

As usual with former Lakers players, Clarkson began his career with the Lakers, and while he showed glimpses of talent during his first few years with the team, he has recently taken his game to new heights.