Los angeles lakers team news

Here's the latest news and updates on 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 Shams Charania of 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 multiple reports.

Roster

• LeBron James (F)
• Anthony Davis (F/C)
• Russell Westbrook (G)
• DeAndre Jordan (C)
• Malik Monk (G)
• Dennis Schröder (G)
• Talen Horton-Tucker (G)
• Avery Bradley (G)
• Marc Gasol (C)
• Dwight Howard (C)
• Wes Matthews (G)

Injuries

• LeBron James (F) - Out indefinitely with a right ankle sprain
• Anthony Davis (F/C) - Out indefinitely with a right calf strain
• Russell Westbrook (G) - Out indefinitely with a quad injury

Schedule

• The Lakers' next game is on December 27th against the Denver Nuggets at the Staples Center.
• The team has 24 games remaining in the regular season, with 12 of those games coming at home.

Standings

• The Lakers are currently in 4th place in the Western Conference with a record of 14-13.
• They are 2.5 games behind the 1st place Utah Jazz and 1.5 games ahead of the 5th place Dallas Mavericks.

Notes

• The Lakers have been struggling with injuries to their key players, including LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
• The team has also been dealing with COVID-19 protocols, with several players testing positive for the virus.
• Despite the challenges, the Lakers are still considered a top contender in the Western Conference and are looking to make a deep playoff run.