Preseason outlook / October 10
41.1 expected wins.
The independent model combines last season's foundation with explicit roster assumptions. These are expectations, not observed results.
+0.0Projected team margin strength
53–292025-26 context
2026-27 / Western conference
Los Angeles Lakers
Head coach: JJ Redick · Regular season: 0–0
Roster source snapshot: 2026-10-14. Training-camp and supplemental players are included. Opening-day rosters are finalized October 19. Availability is not inferred from an old injury report.
Next up
The road ahead.
Official season preview ↗
The personnel
Meet this year's roster.
Current-season production appears after regular-season games. Previous-season numbers follow the player, and may come from a different team.
| Player | Position | 2026-27 GP | PPG | 2025-26 PPG | Arrival / status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Kaluma | F | — | — | — | Signed on 07/25/25 |
| Adou Thiero | G | — | — | 1.9 | Draft Rights Traded from BKN on 07/06/25 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | F | — | — | 4.4 | Traded from UTA on 02/09/23 |
| Matisse Thybulle | G-F | — | — | 5.8 | Signed on 07/27/26 |
| Dalton Knecht | F | — | — | 4.2 | #17 Pick in 2024 Draft |
| Quentin Grimes | G | — | — | 13.4 | Signed on 07/07/26 |
| Jaden Hardy | G | — | — | 9.2 | Traded from WAS on 07/07/26 |
| Bronny James | G | — | — | 2.9 | #55 Pick in 2024 Draft |
| Collin Sexton | G | — | — | 15.4 | Signed on 07/11/26 |
| Ziaire Williams | F | — | — | 10.2 | Signed on 07/19/26 |
| Jake LaRavia | F | — | — | 8.2 | Signed on 07/06/25 |
| Cole Swider | F | — | — | — | Signed on 09/27/26 |
| Walker Kessler | C | — | — | 14.4 | Traded from UTA on 07/08/26 |
| Austin Reaves | G | — | — | 23.3 | Signed on 08/03/21 |
| Chris Mañon | G | — | — | 0.8 | Signed on 07/24/25 |
| AK Okereke | F | — | — | — | Signed on 07/03/26 |
| Cameron Carr | G | — | — | — | Draft Rights Traded from NYK on 06/24/26 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | F-C | — | — | 11.2 | Signed on 07/07/26 |
| Kevon Looney | F | — | — | 2.8 | Signed on 07/12/26 |
| Luka Dončić | F-G | — | — | 33.5 | Traded from DAL on 02/02/25 |
| Rafael Castro | C | — | — | — | First observed on this dated official roster |
Official NBA roster snapshots · Check the source ↗
The bench
Coaching staff.
Zach Guthrie · assistant
Nate McMillan · assistant
Scott Brooks · assistant
Bob Beyer · assistant
Greg St. Jean · assistant
Lindsey Harding · assistant
Beau Levesque · assistant
Vanessa Brooks · trainer
JJ Redick · head
Roster observations
Changes on record.
This is the first dated official roster snapshot. Future arrivals and departures will appear as sources confirm them.
Observation dates describe source coverage. They do not establish transaction dates or reasons.
Official NBA transactions ↗On the court
The season, game by game.
preseason · 2026-10-13
GSW 101 / LAL 89
Score confirmed; analysis pending verification.
preseason · 2026-10-08
SAC 110 / LAL 114
Score confirmed; analysis pending verification.
preseason · 2026-10-06
LAL 98 / GSW 124
Score confirmed; analysis pending verification.
preseason · 2026-10-05
LAL 127 / SAC 103
Score confirmed; analysis pending verification.