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Lakers expected to maintain roster stability ahead of new NBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 6:14 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Lakers expected to maintain roster stability ahead of new NBA season

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are approaching the new NBA season with a largely unchanged roster following significant offseason moves. The team parted ways with LeBron James and welcomed Luka Doncic as a leading figure. Despite trading for Walker Kessler and adding free agents like Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes, there are lingering questions about potential trades involving Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht. NBA insider Brett Siegel indicated no major moves are anticipated before the season begins, suggesting that further roster changes may occur around the trade deadline.

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Key Details

•Lakers restructured roster following LeBron James departure.
•Walker Kessler, Austin Reaves, and new signings added depth.
•Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht have been shopped with limited interest.
•Insider suggests no trades expected before the season starts.
•Possible roster adjustments may happen at the trade deadline.

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6:14 AMYahoo Sports — NBA insider’s ‘don’t expect anything’ answer to potential Los Angeles Lakers trades

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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