This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Lakers Stars Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Haven't Talked to LeBron James About Retirement: Report. The Los Angeles Lakers will tip off their season in less than a week when they host the Golden State Warriors.

Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good and a select few were flat-out legendary.

Plus, an update on Dalton Knecht, how Jake LaRavia could fit into the rotation and Deandre Ayton's MIP chances.

With LeBron James projected to miss potentially the first month of the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers will be forced to recalibrate what they had initially envisioned their starting lineup to be.

Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good and a select few were flat-out legendary.

Basketball Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony spoke about the Los Angeles Lakers during the latest edition of his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast (21:00 mark). Of note, he expressed concerns about their shooting but noted their potential regardless.

The Los Angeles Lakers had an eventful summer. LA did not make the splash that many expected, but they made moves that will very likely put them in contention i