Can additions like Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia help the Lakers make more noise in the postseason in a crowded Western Conference?

Right now, James and rookie forward Adou Thiero are their only players on standard contracts who are unable to play. That means the Lakers have the liberty of making roster cuts, as they will not need to rely on players who have two-way contracts or Exhibit 10 deals at the moment.

Austin Reaves pinned the Los Angeles Lakers' continued struggles in the third quarter over the years on the players and not the coaches.

The Los Angeles Lakers' roster moves this summer have apparently befuddled rival league front offices. In a new poll of NBA general managers by NBA.com's John S

JJ Redick and the Lakers have a long list of areas where they fell short against Golden State in the season opener.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports with only four players having won the MVP award while wearing purple and gold.

Luka Doncic did everything in his power to will Los Angeles to a win. He scored 43 points on 17-for-27 shooting to go along with 12 rebounds and nine assists. Austin Reaves chipped in 26 points and nine assists in the losing effort.

Rui Hachimura admitted the Los Angeles Lakers are still figuring out their rhythm as a team given their lack of preseason reps.