Lakers news

Here are the latest news and updates about 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 Lakers have 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.
• LeBron James has been named to the NBA's All-NBA First Team for the 2020-21 season, according to the NBA. This is James' 17th All-NBA selection.
• The Lakers have re-signed forward Markieff Morris to a one-year contract, according to The Athletic. Morris, a 12-year NBA veteran, played for the Lakers last season.

Offseason Moves

• The Lakers have lost several key players from their 2020-21 roster, including Dennis Schröder, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
• The team has also added several new players, including DeAndre Jordan, Malik Monk, and Trevor Ariza.
• The Lakers have a strong core of players returning from last season, including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Danny Green.

2021-22 Season Outlook

• The Lakers are expected to be a strong contender in the Western Conference this season, with a roster that includes LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and a mix of veteran players and young talent.
• The team will look to build on their success from last season, when they won 52 games and advanced to the Western Conference semifinals.
• The Lakers will face stiff competition in the Western Conference, with teams like the Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, and Phoenix Suns also expected to be strong contenders.

Injury Updates

• LeBron James is expected to be ready for the start of the 2021-22 season after missing the final few games of last season with a knee injury.
• Anthony Davis is also expected to be healthy for the start of the season, after missing several games last season with a calf injury.
• The Lakers have several other players who are dealing with injuries, including Trevor Ariza, who is recovering from a knee injury.