La lakers news
Here are the latest news and updates from the Los Angeles Lakers:
Recent News
- The Lakers have signed forward DeAndre Jordan to a one-year contract, according to ESPN. Jordan, a 14-year NBA veteran, played for the Brooklyn Nets last season.
- The team has also signed guard Malik Monk to a two-year contract, according to The Athletic. Monk, a 24-year-old guard, played for the Charlotte Hornets last season.
- The Lakers have traded forward Kyle Kuzma, guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and center Montrezl Harrell to the Washington Wizards in exchange for forward Russell Westbrook, according to ESPN. The trade was announced on July 6.
- The team has also signed forward Carmelo Anthony to a one-year contract, according to The Athletic. Anthony, a 17-year NBA veteran, played for the Portland Trail Blazers last season.
Offseason Moves
- The Lakers have lost several key players from last season's roster, including guard Danny Green, forward Jared Dudley, and center Dwight Howard.
- The team has also added several new players, including Jordan, Monk, and Anthony.
- The Lakers have a strong core of players returning from last season, including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Dennis Schröder.
Training Camp
- The Lakers are set to hold their training camp in September, with the first practice scheduled for September 28.
- The team will hold a series of preseason games in October, including a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 4.
Regular Season
- The Lakers are set to open their regular season on October 18 against the Golden State Warriors.
- The team will play 82 games this season, with 41 home games at the Staples Center and 41 road games.
Injury Updates
- LeBron James is expected to be fully healthy for the start of the season, after missing several games last season due to a groin injury.
- Anthony Davis is also expected to be healthy, after missing several games last season due to a calf injury.
- The team is still waiting on the status of guard Avery Bradley, who is recovering from a knee injury.