Lakers make roster moves, shift focus to building around Luka Dončić
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:46 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are making significant roster changes this offseason, beginning with the return of Austin Reaves on a four-year, $185 million contract. They have also acquired center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal, costing them two future first-round picks and swap rights. Additionally, the team agreed to terms with forward Sandro Mamukelashvili, wing Quentin Grimes, and guard Collin Sexton. With LeBron James' departure from the Lakers confirmed, the team’s focus now pivots to building a contender around Luka Dončić. The moves reflect a commitment to strengthening the roster as they enter a new era.
- •Lakers re-sign Austin Reaves to a max deal.
- •Acquire Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade from Jazz.
- •Lakers also add Mamukelashvili, Grimes, and Sexton.
- •LeBron James' future away from Lakers confirmed.
- •Team shifts focus to building around Luka Dončić.
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers' big questions: How about all those moves? Do they make L.A. a contender now?
"The Lakers are certainly trying to build around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, but does all this make sense?
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