Lakers reshape roster for Luka Dončić after LeBron James departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are making significant roster changes to surround Luka Dončić with a younger, deeper team following LeBron James' exit to Philadelphia. Key offseason moves include retaining Austin Reaves on a four-year, $180 million deal, acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz, and adding guards Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes. The Lakers are focused on building a team capable of competing after James' departure, and questions remain about the overall health and fit of the new roster. The team has 16 players under contract and must reduce the number to 15 by the start of the season.
- •Lakers lost LeBron James to the 76ers after eight seasons.
- •Austin Reaves signed the largest contract for an undrafted player.
- •Walker Kessler acquired in a sign-and-trade with the Jazz.
- •Lakers added scoring guards Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes.
- •The team has 16 players under contract, needing to cut one before season.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ offseason turnover brings excitement to Luka Dončić era
"The Lakers may have lost LeBron James, but their aggressive offseason has built a younger, deeper roster that appears tailored to maximize Luka Dončić.
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