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Marcus Smart
Praised by defensive effort
Smart's effort on the defensive end during Friday's win over the Timberwolves didn't go unnoticed, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times writes.
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Luka Doncic
Sets new Lakers record
Doncic has set a new record for most points in the first two games of a season in franchise history, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.
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Dalton Knecht
Not in Opening Night rotation
Knecht was not in the Opening Night rotation against the Warriors on Tuesday.
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LeBron James
Targeting mid-November return
James is targeting a mid-November return, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday.
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Austin Reaves
Likely to remain a Laker
Reaves isn't expected to sign an extension with the Lakers before reaching free agency next summer, but a new contract with the team once he reaches the open market remains the most likely outcome, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
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Dalton Knecht
Redick raves about his preseason
Lakers coach JJ Redick said Monday that Knecht has had the best offensive training camp out of any Lakers player, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
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Deandre Ayton
Reaves talks him up
Reaves said Monday that he believes Ayton is capable of producing at a high level for the Lakers, Khobi Price of the Orange County Register reports.
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Luka Doncic
Looking good at practices
Jarred Vanderbilt said Monday that Doncic has been faring well in practice, Khobi Price of the Orange County Register reports.
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Luka Doncic
Will see time in preseason
Doncic will play in two of the Lakers' final four preseason games, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
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Dalton Knecht
Redick belives in him
Lakers coach JJ Redick said Sunday that he still believes in Knecht's potential, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
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Dalton Knecht
Trade value declining
Knecht is being viewed as a "negative asset" to some scouts, Dan Woike of The Athletic reported Wednesday.
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Marcus Smart
Making strong impression
Smart left a strong impression on Jarred Vanderbilt at Tuesday's practice, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Jake LaRavia
Fitting in nicely
Lakers coach J.J. Redick said Tuesday that LaRavia's improved shape will help his activity level increase on the court, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.
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Deandre Ayton
Focusing on defense
Ayton, who had a shaky preseason opener Friday against the Suns on the offensive end, said his primary focus is on defense this season, Khobi Price of the Orange County Register reports.
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Jarred Vanderbilt
Darkhorse candidate to start
Vanderbilt could be part of the Lakers' starting lineup in the 2025-26 regular season opener against the Warriors on Oct. 21, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.
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Rui Hachimura
Strong candidate for starting role
Hachimura is a candidate to start for the Lakers in the 2025-26 regular-season opener against the Warriors on Oct. 21, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.
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Marcus Smart
Vying for starting role
Smart could be a candidate to start for the Lakers in the 2025-26 regular-season opener against the Warriors on Oct. 21, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.
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Jake LaRavia
Candidate to start
LaRavia could be a candidate to start for the Lakers in the 2025-26 regular season opener against the Warriors on Oct. 21, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.
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Luka Doncic
Should see time in preseason
Doncic didn't play in Friday's preseason game against the Suns due to rest, but he's expected to play before the start of the regular season, according to Mark Medina of Sportskeeda.
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Jarred Vanderbilt
Having strong training camp
Lakers coach JJ Redick said Thursday that Vanderbilt is having a strong training camp, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.
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Marcus Smart
Hoping to improve perimeter defense
The Lakers are counting on Smart to help improve the team's perimeter defense heading into the 2025-26 season, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reports.
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Rui Hachimura
Not concerned about starting
Hachimura is not concerned about whether he starts or comes off the bench for the Lakers in the 2025-26 season, according to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.
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Deandre Ayton
Motivated by Lakers opportunity
Ayton called playing for the Lakers "the biggest opportunity of my career," according to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.
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LeBron James
Likely to retire soon
James acknowledged that the end of his NBA career is coming "sooner than later," according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.
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LeBron James
Could finish career in Cleveland?
Multiple NBA executives believe the Cavaliers are the only team James would consider if he were to leave the Lakers, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reports.
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