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Breaking Down Options Lakers Could Cut To Get Roster To 15 Players

The NBA allows for 15 players under fully guaranteed contracts at the start of each season, along with three two-way contracts. The Los Angeles Lakers currently have 16 players under guaranteed contracts, which is allowed for the time being, but will need to be trimmed down before Opening Night on Oct.

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Can Collin Sexton prove to be more than a luxury for the Lakers?

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 17

NBA Insider Believes Jeanie Buss Is Likely To Lose Legal Battle With Siblings Over Lakers Sale

NBA insider and attorney Nate Duncan says Jeanie Buss faces a massive uphill legal battle in her attempt to prevent her siblings from selling the Buss family’s remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Lakers Insider Reveals Leading Candidate For Fifth Starting Spot

The Los Angeles Lakers were among the most active teams in the NBA this summer. To compensate for the departure of many key players, the Purple and Gold underwent a significant retooling, culminating in the addition of several talented assets.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

NBA News / HITC / September 17

Caitlin Clark stars alongside Josh Allen and Luka Doncic in new Gatorade commercial

Caitlin Clark’s off-court empire continues to grow, serving as a primary focal point in Gatorade’s newest national campaign. On paper, Caitlin Clark’s base WNBA salary is just over $500,000 this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Ziaire Williams News / Lakers Nation / September 17

Ziaire Williams Takes Pride In Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers knew that point-of-attack defense has been a weakness of the team for several years, and it would need to be addressed as they revamped the roster this summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Habit / September 17

The Lakers' revamped roster has one obvious outcome

The Los Angeles Lakers came into this offseason with a lot of cap space and for the first time, they were able to build a team around Luka Doncic. This

Michael Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 17

Michael Porter Jr. gives blunt assessment of Lakers

The Lakers retooled this season. At least one competitor isn't particularly impressed with what they've built.

Michael Porter Jr. recalls a reality check from Klay Thompson

The '20 PPG during the 2020-21 NBA season' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 17

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Names NBA Legend He Wishes He Could Face

It has been a busy NBA offseason for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, who has gone from getting back to 100 percent healthy to hosting a minicamp in Slovenia for his teammates and doing the rounds with fans around Europe.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Ex-Lakers forward will trade blows with Delonte West in boxing match

What is an offseason without an intriguing update involving the Los Angeles Lakers? Well, sort of. Former NBA guard Delonte West continues to try to improve his life and find a sense of direction amid his long struggle with mental health and substance abuse.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Lakers Unveil Austin Reaves Bobblehead For Dec. 27 Vs. Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a first look at their first Austin Reaves bobblehead fan giveaway on Sunday, Dec. 27 against the Memphis Grizzlies. Fans in attendance at the Lakers’ contest will receive the giveaway item.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 16

Adam Silver Addresses Major Questions Surrounding Lakers Ownership Saga

After 14 months of being the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Mark Walter made the shocking decision to sell his stake in the team to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-setting $12.5 billion.

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 16

Gilbert Arenas Makes Brutal Prediction for Luka Doncic’s New-Look Lakers

Heading into the NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers were determined to make some drastic changes and go all in on building the team around superstar guard Luka Doncic.

Kobe Bryant News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Matt Barnes opens up about viral flinch moment with Kobe Bryant

March 7, 2010, will be a memorable date for former NBA player Matt Barnes. That was the day when Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant didn’t flinch when Barnes faked throwing the ball at his face in a video that will be viral for a long time.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / September 16

JJ Redick Discusses Involvement In Rebuilding Pacific Palisades Rec Center

The Los Angeles communities of Pacific Palisades and Altadena were devastated in the winter of 2025 when wildfires ravaged both towns. Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick lived in the Palisades, and was devastated for the loss of memories from his home, and the loss that the entire community suffered.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Watch: Luka Doncic & Lakers Celebrate Kobe Day At Slovenian Hospital

The Los Angeles Lakers trip to Slovenia was all about team bonding, getting to know each other and beginning to build that chemistry amongst a roster full of new faces.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Maxi Kleber Potentially Joining Luka Doncic’s European Team

Last season, one of the unsung heroes for the Los Angeles Lakers was big man Maxi Kleber. While he was never really part of the regular rotation, head coach JJ Redick regularly turned to Kleber when the team was dealing with injuries or just needed a boost and more often than not he came through.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Maxi Kleber Potential Joining Luka Doncic’s European Team

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 15

NBA insider’s ‘don’t expect anything’ answer to potential Los Angeles Lakers trades

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a lot of moves this offseason, and there’s an update on potential future deals. The LA Lakers and LeBron James parted ways this offseason, and it has now officially become Luka Doncic’s team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / September 14

Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Shares Exciting Career News

Shaquille O’Neal is adding another chapter to a post-playing career that already includes television, business deals, music and a long list of endorsements.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'No Excuses': Lakers Legend Sends Blunt Warning to Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes & 6 Others

The roster is ready, and the team has set the stage. Now it is ime for the Los Angeles Lakers to shine. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will lead the way.

Walker Kessler News / Yardbarker / September 12

Lakers are one injury away from having worst defense in the NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers paid a massive price in order to get their hands on Walker Kessler this offseason.

Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again

Lakers are looking to trade two players before the start of the season

The 'All-Rookie 1st-Team since 2016-17' quiz

Walker Kessler News / Hoops Wire / September 12

Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again

Walker Kessler missed basketball. Now he says he sees it a little differently. The Lakers center appeared in only five games for the Jazz last season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Lakers are looking to trade two players before the start of the season

The Los Angeles Lakers already parted ways with the majority of their roster from last season, and now even more cuts could be coming. The Lakers are looking to trade two players on their roster before opening night, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reported this week.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 9