Robert Horry discusses the roster changes for the Los Angeles Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the upcoming NBA season with a significantly altered roster following the departure of LeBron James. The team has added nine new players, including Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes, while securing Austin Reaves on a four-year contract. Former Lakers forward Robert Horry expressed interest in how the team will function under the leadership of Luka Doncic, who recently hosted a minicamp in Slovenia. While some analysts suggest the team may struggle, the roster is characterized by increased youth and depth. The Lakers face challenges regarding perimeter defense and the lack of a clear-cut third scoring option as they move forward. These personnel adjustments follow a 2026 campaign that saw the team earn the fourth seed in the Western Conference before a second-round playoff exit against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •Los Angeles added nine new players to the roster including Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes.
- •Luka Doncic held a minicamp for teammates in Slovenia to establish leadership.
- •The team finished last season with a 53-29 record.
- •Austin Reaves signed a new four-year contract worth $185 million.
- •The Lakers must address perimeter defense and the need for a secondary scoring option.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Horry: 'It's gonna be very interesting to see' new-look Lakers
"Former Lakers forward Robert Horry gave some comments about the team's new-look roster.
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