Los Angeles Lakers

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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The Los Angeles Lakers face the Golden State Warriors on the road at Chase Center in San Francisco, with tipoff at 7:00 PM PDT on Friday, October 30, 2026.

JJ Redick was the main selling point for Quentin Grimes' four-year, $60 million signing with the Lakers. Their friendship—sparked in 2023—plus the offensive freedom Redick offers made the decision easy for the guard.

The Lakers close out preseason Friday at 7:30 p.m. PT against the Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena.

Key things to watch:

• First extended look at Dončić,...

Latest practice reports show Sexton trending toward Opening Night while the others handle minor setbacks.

• Ziaire Williams: Full participant after...

The Lakers waived forward Cole Swider after he scored just 11 points across three preseason games.

• They also signed then waived guard Jahmir Young...

• Between-the-legs move earns Handle of the Year praise
• Squad reaction: Team was loving the highlight 😤
• Shows the play sparking clear enthusiasm across the roster

The Lakers launch Lakers Close Up: Episode 1 under the theme Building the foundation, giving fans an early behind-the-scenes look at the team's groundwork this season.