As Dončić enters his first full season with the Lakers, the more pressing question is about his expiring contract. The Slovenian superstar will make a shade under $46 million this season, and he has an opt-out clause for 2026-27 at just below $49 million.

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign 7-footer Christian Koloko and forward Chris Manon on two-way NBA contracts, sources tell ESPN. Manon, undrafted out of Vanderbilt, played for the Warriors in California and Las Vegas summer leagues. Koloko played 37 games for L.A. last season.

The Los Angeles Lakers have added to their frontcourt depth by signing two players, including a member of last year's team

Superstar Luka Doncic has shown longterm loyalty to the Los Angeles Lakers by leading recruitment efforts for Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton.

The Los Angeles Lakers officially signed veteran point guard Marcus Smart on Tuesday, three days after it was reported he agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.

Luka Doncic is eligible to sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, and there is optimism that he will sign it.

With that in mind, Los Angeles has now been linked as a possible trade suitor for a two-time All-Star guard. According to NBA reporter Grant Afseth of Fastbreak Journal, the Lakers are viewed as a potential trade suitor for Portland Trail Blazers veteran guard Jrue Holiday if they decide to shop him in trade discussions.

The Los Angeles Lakers waived guard Jordan Goodwin shortly after releasing Shake Milton to clear space for the arrival of Marcus Smart.

Learn why the Lakers are optimistic about Marcus Smart's performance and how he's addressing past injury issues.

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a mission to strengthen their roster around their superstar duo, Luka Doncic and LeBron James. The team has already acquired Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia. They also added Marcus Smart after Luka Doncic pushed them.