Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are not done wheeling and dealing this offseason, despite already completely remaking their roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The clear need is a starting-caliber wing, which is why the primary focus has been Atlanta Hawks free agent Jonathan Kuminga. The Lakers and Kuminga have expressed mutual interest ever since […]

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 18: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images NBA teams want their to...

Masai Ujiri at TIME100 Sports Gala held at Pier Sixty on July 16, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images) | Variety via Getty Images It’s been less than three months since the Dallas Mavericks tabbed Masai Ujiri as their president of basketball operations, giving him the chance to turn things around after former general manager Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, setting the franchise up for a rebuild. Ujiri hasn’t been with th...

New Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler is expected to have a huge impact on the team this season and in many years to come. Kessler will undoubtedly benefit offensively by playing alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but where he thrives most is on the defensive end. Kessler is one of the best rim […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers take the court for the 2026-27 season, they will look much different than they did last season as they completely overhauled their roster. With LeBron James departing in free agency, the Lakers’ focused shifted to building around Luka Doncic and putting together a core with youth, athleticism and shooting. And […]

While things didn’t end how they wanted it to due to injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers saw flashes of what Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James could achieve together. But, unfortunately, they never saw it come together in the postseason and now that trio has come to an end. Ultimately, James decided after eight […]

The addition of guard Collin Sexton is expected to give a big boost to the Los Angeles Lakers bench, which was one of the worst in the NBA last season. Sexton thrived in a reserve role last season and is an excellent scorer and playmaker who can play both on and off the ball. He […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have completely overhauled their roster from the team that just made the second round three months ago. The entire starting lineup from their first round win over the Houston Rockets is gone, and players like Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton and Sandro Mamukelashvili have taken their place around Luka Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new-look roster from the top down. Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and more were added to the star duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this offseason. However, there were even more moves made along the margins, like the addition of Arthur Kaluma on a two-way contract. Kaluma, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a number of additions to their backcourt and wing rotations this offseason and one who is expected to play a major role is Quentin Grimes. Many expect Grimes to start alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and be a primary defender as well as a secondary ball-handler and creator. Grimes […]

The Los Angeles Lakers found their new backup center when they signed Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Looney played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season after beginning his career with the Golden State Warriors, where he teamed up with Stephen Curry and won three NBA championships. Looney […]

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With so much roster overhaul for the Lakers, Sandro Mamukelashvili is in a position to have a great year.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a play against Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Co...

Luka Doncic spoke optimistically about the Los Angeles Lakers' roster during an interview over the weekend with the Golf Channel while he was attending the British Open. The Lakers acquired Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz that cost the team two future first round picks outright and two first round swaps. The Lakers believe Kessler is the best two-way center Doncic has ever played with. The addition of Kessler and new rotation pieces such as Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin...

Matisse Thybulle and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract. Thybulle is coming off his three-year, $33 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers that was originally signed as a restricted free agent offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks in 2023 that was matched. Luka Doncic was with the Mavericks when Thybulle signed the offer sheet. Thybulle appeared in 30 games last season with the Blazers, averaging 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals as one of ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looking to shoot is guarded by De'anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on February 28, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Image...

Maximizing Doncic’s prime is the number one goal for the Lakers and after the departure of LeBron James, it is truly Doncic’s team now.

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The "favorable terms" of the Luka Dončić trade encouraged the Los Angeles Lakers to make an aggressive play for center Walker Kessler, according to The Stein Line's Marc Stein.