Lakers prepare for 2027 playoffs with new roster around Luka Dončić
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026-27 NBA season with a revamped roster featuring Luka Dončić, who will be supported by new players including Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton. Key holdover Austin Reaves will look to maintain his performance while the team aims for a strong playoff showing. Health is a primary concern as Dončić, Kessler, and Reaves have faced injuries in the past. Analysts rank the Lakers' playoff outcomes from least to most likely, with a trip to the Western Conference semifinals viewed as the most probable scenario.
- •Lakers retooling around Luka Dončić for the new season
- •Health is a key concern for players like Dončić and Kessler
- •Analysts predict potential playoff outcomes for the team
- •Roster includes new acquisitions and retained players
- •Top four finish could guarantee home-court advantage in playoffs
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking Lakers’ Most Likely 2027 NBA Playoff Outcomes
"The Lakers’ retooled roster gives Luka Dončić a deeper supporting cast, but health will determine how far L.A. advances in the playoffs.
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