Michael Porter critiques Lakers roster, predicts unsuccessful season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Michael Porter of the Brooklyn Nets has publicly criticized the Los Angeles Lakers' roster, indicating a lack of confidence in their success for the upcoming season. In an interview, he expressed his dislike for the team's structure and questioned their potential to contend for the NBA Championship. This follows an offseason where the Lakers lost key players, including LeBron James, and made significant roster changes. The Lakers’ general manager, Rob Pelinka, has made bold moves, extending Austin Reaves' contract and acquiring Walker Kessler, raising questions about their future competitiveness. Porter's comments come amid a challenging offseason for the Lakers as they aim to regroup and contend in the Western Conference.
- •Michael Porter criticizes Lakers' roster during a Twitch interview.
- •Porter questions their ability to compete for the NBA Championship.
- •The Lakers lost key players like LeBron James this offseason.
- •Rob Pelinka made bold moves, including extending Austin Reaves.
- •Critics expect the Lakers to struggle in the upcoming season.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I don’t like that’ – Michael Porter Jr. takes aim at Lakers roster without LeBron James
- 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Porter Rips Lakers Roster & Predicts Failed Season
"The Los Angeles Lakers are having a tough offseason of many NBA critics questioning them, but an unexpected name called them out. Michael Porter of the Brooklyn Nets flat out said he disliked the roster and doesn’t expect to see much success from the Lakers this season. Twitch streamer Neon interviewed Porter and asked about […] The post Michael Porter Rips Lakers Roster & Predicts Failed Season appeared first on HEAVY.
"Michael Porter Jr. has delivered a blunt verdict on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 11:15 AM‘I don’t like that’ – Michael Porter Jr. takes aim at Lakers roster without LeBron James
Michael Porter Jr. has delivered a blunt verdict on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:46 AMMichael Porter Rips Lakers Roster & Predicts Failed Season
The Los Angeles Lakers are having a tough offseason of many NBA critics questioning them, but an unexpected name called them out. Michael Porter of the Brooklyn Nets flat out said he disliked the roster and doesn’t expect to see much success from the Lakers this season. Twitch streamer Neon interviewed Porter and asked about […] The post Michael Porter Rips Lakers Roster & Predicts Failed Season appeared first on HEAVY.
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