Danny Green shares perspective on the new-look Los Angeles Lakers roster
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Three-time NBA champion Danny Green offered his assessment of the Los Angeles Lakers following a turbulent 2026 offseason. The franchise moved on from long-time superstar LeBron James, along with roster pieces including Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes. In response, the front office acquired Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade and signed Collin Sexton, Matisse Thybullle, and Sandro Mamukelashvili to support new face-of-the-franchise Luka Doncic. While Green initially questioned the team’s direction, he now expresses moderate optimism regarding the group's potential as a regular-season unit. He noted, however, that the youth and relative inexperience of the roster present significant questions for the upcoming postseason. The Western Conference remains fluid as the Lakers transition into this era without LeBron James.
- •LeBron James, Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes departed the Lakers roster.
- •The team added Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Matisse Thybulle, and Sandro Mamukelashvili.
- •Danny Green anticipates the young group will perform well during the regular season.
- •Postseason success remains uncertain due to the current roster's lack of experience.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Danny Green praises Lakers' new additions — with one caveat
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers NBA Champion Issues Warning About New-Look Roster
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Multi-time champion Danny Green gives his honest take on the new-look Lakers roster
"Former Lakers champion Danny Green likes Los Angeles’ offseason moves but raised a key concern about how the new-look roster will perform. The post Lakers NBA Champion Issues Warning About New-Look Roster appeared first on HEAVY.
"Former Laker and three-time NBA champion Danny Green likes the new players L.A. has added, but he also cautioned against getting too excited.
"Danny Green is pretty realistic about the Lakers' chances in the 2026-27 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:29 PMDanny Green praises Lakers' new additions — with one caveat
Former Laker and three-time NBA champion Danny Green likes the new players L.A. has added, but he also cautioned against getting too excited.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 12:40 AMLakers NBA Champion Issues Warning About New-Look Roster
Former Lakers champion Danny Green likes Los Angeles’ offseason moves but raised a key concern about how the new-look roster will perform. The post Lakers NBA Champion Issues Warning About New-Look Roster appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 4:50 AMMulti-time champion Danny Green gives his honest take on the new-look Lakers roster
Danny Green is pretty realistic about the Lakers' chances in the 2026-27 season.
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