Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving Dalton Knecht, the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He averaged 7.1 points on 46% field goal shooting and 37% from three over two seasons.

Reports link the Lakers to a potential Alex Caruso reunion as a fit for their perimeter-defense needs, though no pursuit or deal is confirmed....

Lakers coach and players express strong belief they can contend for a championship this season.

• Talent, fit and depth give them confidence despite...

The revamped Lakers lack the firepower for a title run despite Luka Dončić becoming the new face of the franchise.

• Transitional outlook: Team...

The Lakers' strong interest in a frontcourt addition indicates they see depth issues persisting despite a 2-1 record after the Kings win, making frontcourt upgrades a clear early priority.

The Lakers see Adou Thiero as their ready-made in-house solution for lacking wing athleticism, staying high on him after an injury-riddled rookie...

• Shooting edge: Went perfect 5-for-5 from three in two preseason games
• Lob chemistry: Connected on weak-side lobs, making simple reads off Doncic's...

The Lakers waived Exhibit 10 players Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and Rafael Castro after their final preseason game.

• Tait-Jones averaged 15.9 points and...

The Lakers' reshaped roster with nine new players offers real reasons for optimism, but chemistry will take time.

• Walker Kessler showed elite...

Denver's efficient attack overwhelmed the Lakers in a 121-106 loss.

• Shooting disparity: Nuggets shot 58.2% from the field versus the Lakers'...

The Lakers waived Rafael Castro and Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones after their 121-106 preseason finale, finalizing the roster ahead of Wednesday's season opener against Golden State.

The Lakers closed preseason with a 121-106 loss to the Nuggets, finishing 2-3 overall.

The Lakers' slow start and 14 turnovers, six in the first quarter, created an early hole they couldn't escape.

• Lakers' offense: Shot 42.7% overall...

The Lakers enter the season with 16 players, one over the NBA's 15-man limit after adding multiple wings.

• Dalton Knecht saw his role shrink sharply...

Luka Doncic's NBA ID Fan Favorites Handle of the Year win for his between-the-legs dribble vs. Utah adds to his scoring title resume ahead of a...

The Lakers fire off their signature Game. On. post, confirming tip-off is imminent for today's matchup.

With one roster spot to cut before the opener, Jaden Hardy is the player most at risk after the Lakers acquired him mainly to facilitate the Deandre...

The Lakers signal a positive team-preparation mood, stating simply "The guys are ready 🤩". The post gives no information about the game or player availability.

The Lakers built their 2026 roster foundation this offseason with direct input from JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka, Luka Dončić, and the team, as captured in the new Lakers Close-Up episode.

Lakers host Nuggets in preseason finale Friday at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 PT), streaming on NBA League Pass, ESPN Unlimited, and Spectrum SportsNet+.
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