Outside the 15-man NBA roster, the Lakers are allowed to have three additional two-way contract slots. However, the developmental arm of an NBA team usually casts a wider net, with the team's G League affiliate used to keep talented players within their system, allowing for development and potentially providing an NBA opportunity if one arises.

Bronny James, the son of NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James, did not play in the Lakers’ last game. He remained on the bench on Friday as L.A. defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 118-104.

Luka Doncic is enjoying playing alongside this Los Angeles Lakers roster, even with injuries leading to shorthanded wins.

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025–26 NBA season determined to return to championship contention after reshaping their roster over the summer. The franchise added Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart in free agency and traded for Jake LaRavia to strengthen its defense and overall depth.

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a surprisingly good start even without the services of the great LeBron James.

South Bay Lakers head coach Zach Guthrie recently spoke about James joining the team and what it’s like to have a four-time NBA champion in your gym every day.

Luka Doncic missed the game due to lower left leg contusion injury management, while Reaves was sidelined with right groin soreness

Luka Dončić and the Lakers produced a 7-3 record to start the season but can that success continue with ongoing injuries? Here's the latest.

The Los Angeles Lakers ' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, named their official roster for this season on Saturday. They've got a Hall of Famer's son on the team, and no, it's not Bronny James. It's Augustas Marčiulionis. Marčiulionis is the son of Sarunas, one of the greatest Lithuanian basketball players ever.

They picked Bryant. For the first time since 1996, when he joined the Lakers, there was a bidding war for O'Neal. And Larry Bird, the President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers, was all in on acquiring the superstar big man.