The Los Angeles Lakers are believed to be leaning towards drafting D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick over Jahlil Okafor.

Okafor's second predraft workout was a drop-off from the first while Russell's perimeter shooting was impressive in his follow-up.

The Lakers see a comparison to Stephen Curry in the game of Russell with his ability to both pass and shoot.

Mitch Kupchak will have final authority to make the pick.

As Kupchak said, "It doesn't have to be a consensus. Really, it's going to be my decision, with the support of ownership."

The Lakers are also exploring trade scenarios with the Sacramento Kings centered on DeMarcus Cousins.

Chad Ford reported half an hour before the draft that his intel indicates the Lakers will take Russell.