The Lakers are set to play their first game of the season on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Before playing against Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and the rest of the squad run by Steve Kerr, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have picked up the 2026-27 scale team option for Dalton Knecht.

Gabe Vincent's availability raises questions, as he was seen with a protective boot on his left foot in the locker room.

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Backup center Jaxson Hayes, who had missed four games with a knee ailment, returned to action on Wednesday when they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-115 on Austin Reaves' game-winner. The Lakers will wrap up a quick two-game road trip on Friday when they take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced rookie Adou Thiero has been cleared for live on-court contact work and will progress to five-on-five.

The LA Lakers continued to get hammered with injuries as guard Gabe Vincent went down with an ankle injury on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings.

The Los Angeles Lakers open the preseason on Friday in Palm Desert, hosting the Phoenix Suns in their first exhibition game of 2025-26.

The Los Angeles Lakers have finally found their third star to pair with Lebron James and Luka Doncic: Austin Reaves. He took a big step forward last season, but Reaves has been spectacular to start this season.

The LA Lakers are off to a respectable 3-2 start in the 2025-26 NBA season. LA would have preferred a better run had it not been for injuries.

Deandre Ayton discussed the difficulties of the Los Angeles Lakers playing with a shorthanded roster but feels they can improve from it.

Of course, Knecht’s increased playing time/role is the result of the Lakers’ injury-filled roster. That said, the 24-year-old should be applauded for making the most of his current opportunity and showing positive glimpses on the hardwood.