Los Angeles Lakers

Collin Sexton agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal with a player option for the second season in July, setting up his role with the Lakers backcourt for 2025-26.

Austin Reaves produced All-Star numbers last season with 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game before a Grade 2 calf strain sidelined...

Ziaire Williams signed with the Lakers because he saw a "great opportunity" to play as the versatile big wing they needed.

• Homecoming advantage:...

The Lakers' playful nod to the Dodgers on social media underscores the tight-knit bond between LA's flagship sports franchises.

Ziaire Williams, signed on a minimum deal, has a strong case to start at power forward for the Lakers in 2026-27.

His 6-9 frame, 6-10 wingspan, and...

The Lakers still need frontcourt help for a starting power forward and depth behind Walker Kessler, with roster trimming required before the season.
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Could Derrick Jones Jr. solve the Lakers' power forward hole?

• Trade framework: Jaden Hardy plus multiple second-round picks lands the athletic...

By parting with LeBron James, the Lakers finally prioritized sustainable roster construction around younger talent rather than short-term fixes.

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Lakers are actively shopping Jarred Vanderbilt to shed salary and gain roster flexibility ahead of training camp.

• Frontcourt depth: Moving him...

The Lakers are slotted to receive the No. 24 selection (Cameron Carr) as the original Knicks trade expands into a four-team framework. This draft-night movement gives the franchise a clear path to add young talent without further asset expenditure.

• Local roots and team fit made the Lakers Williams' top free-agency choice over other spots
• The 6'9" wing brings versatile defense with positive...

Lakers host the Trail Blazers at home on October 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

• Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
• Tickets: Available at AXS.com
• Grab yours early for this matchup.

The Clippers face confirmed harsh penalties—five first-round picks lost plus fines and suspensions—leaving them desperate for draft capital and making...

Can the Lakers build a true contender around Luka Dončić?

• Defense first: Ariza stresses that championship teams need elite defensive DNA, which the...

Lakers fans never fully embraced LeBron partly because one title in eight years fell short of Kobe-era standards.

With LeBron gone, Doncic now...

The report separates roster math from sensational Bronny speculation.

• Roster needs: Lakers must trim players and add frontcourt help, with Bruce...

The Lakers' reported interest in Bruce Brown faces major roster obstacles.

• Already at 16 players (one over limit), adding Brown means offloading...

• Mavericks roster finalized after Klay Thompson buyout, leaving 11-year vet Powell without a clear path
• 35-year-old big man brings Doncic...

• Lakers feel growing confidence in moving Dalton Knecht to trim payroll and stay under the luxury-tax line.
• The deal could free roster space and...

The Lakers seek a defensive forward who spaces the floor next to Luka Doncic in the projected starting five.

• Matisse Thybulle: Two-time...