Lakers evaluate Jake LaRavia as potential trade candidate before NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are assessing their roster composition ahead of the 2026-27 season. With 16 players currently signed, the organization is looking to address team needs at power forward and backup center. Forward Jake LaRavia has been identified as a potential trade chip due to his expiring one-year contract. While he appeared in 82 games last season, the team is simultaneously considering him for a starting role at power forward alongside Ziaire Williams and Sandro Mamukelashvili. The front office remains in the process of finalizing its depth chart as the start of the season approaches.
- •Jake LaRavia played 82 games for the Lakers last season.
- •LaRavia is competing with Sandro Mamukelashvili and Ziaire Williams for a starting power forward position.
- •The team holds 16 players on the roster and requires further adjustments to meet league requirements.
- •LaRavia is on an expiring one-year deal, making him a flexible asset for potential trade negotiations.
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