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Here are the latest NBA news and updates related to the Los Angeles Lakers:
Recent News
- The Lakers have signed forward DeAndre Jordan to a one-year deal, 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 deal, according to Shams Charania of 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 deal, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. 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.
Training Camp and Preseason
- The Lakers are set to begin training camp on September 28th, with their first preseason game scheduled for October 5th.
- The team will play 5 preseason games before opening the regular season on October 19th against the Golden State Warriors.
Regular Season Schedule
- The Lakers will play 82 games in the 2021-22 regular season, with 41 home games and 41 road games.
- The team will play 5 games against each of the 15 teams in the Western Conference, and 4 games against each of the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference.
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 Lakers are still waiting for updates on the status of several players, including Trevor Ariza, who is recovering from a knee injury.