JAKE LARAVIA #12 - POWER FORWARD - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
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#12 - POWER FORWARD - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
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Walker Kessler has perfect Lakers debut with 12-for-12 shooting in 127-105 win over Warriors

Luka Doncic scored 28 points in three quarters and Walker Kessler had 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting during his auspicious debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 127-105 victory ov...
9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press
Coming off bench versus Denver LaRavia won't start in Friday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact LaRavia started in Tuesday's meeting with the Warriors but will come off the bench for the final preseason game before Opening Night. The 24-year-old appeared in all 82 regular-season games for Los Angeles in 2025-26, starting 43 of them, averaging 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals across 25.1 minutes per contest. While LaRavia isn't expected to start as often throughout the 2026-27 campaign, he should receive consistent minutes off the bench.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Enters starting lineup LaRavia will start Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Impact LaRavia will get an opportunity to work with the Lakers' first unit against the Warriors. The versatile forward will look to make an impact with his perimeter shooting and defensive contributions as Los Angeles continues evaluating its rotation ahead of the regular season.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers' Jake LaRavia Opens Up About Major Change Behind Impressive Preseason Toward the end of last season, one Los Angeles Lakers player whose role changed significantly due to struggles on the basketball floor was J...
OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM
Theories of Jake LaRavia's Lakers demise were clearly premature Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia has responded to criticism in the most productive way: By putting in the work to improve.
OCTOBER 10 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Lakers' Adou Thiero-Jake LaRavia debate boils down to priorities Who gets the more prominent role between Adou Thiero and Jake LaRavia depends on what the Los Angeles Lakers value more.
OCTOBER 9 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Drops 17 points from bench LaRavia posted 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 preseason win over the Kings.
Impact LaRavia clearly put in a lot of work this offseason, and his shooting stroke looks much better after tanking his field-goal percentage last spring. He's performing better than most as he pushes for the final open roster spot in the first unit, but it'll come down to a tug-of-war between LaRavia and Matisse Thybulle as the preseason comes to a close.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start Thursday LaRavia is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact LaRavia is coming off a nine-point performance in the loss to the Warriors on Tuesday in the Lakers' second game of the preseason. LaRavia is contending with several players for quality minutes in the rotation, so every preseason game matters for the veteran wing. He appeared in all 82 regular-season games for the Lakers in 2025-26 with averages of 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Auditioning for starting role LaRavia registered nine points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason loss to the Warrior...
Impact The Lakers sat several key contributors for the second half of this back-to-back set, allowing LaRavia to draw the start Tuesday. LaRavia is contending with Matisse Thybulle for the team's final starting position, a battle that remains worth watching throughout the rest of training camp.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
3 Lakers whose stock is rising and 2 plummeting after preseason debut vs. Kings Cameron Carr and Jake LaRavia headlined the list of standouts from the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason debut against the Sacramento Kings.
OCTOBER 6 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Fills stat sheet in preseason LaRavia recorded 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 21 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason win over Sacramento.
Impact LaRavia came off the bench but was productive across the board, finishing with a game-high plus-27 rating. He's firmly in the mix for a significant role on the wing and remains a candidate to start once the Lakers settle on their regular-season rotation.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
3 Biggest takeaways from Lakers' dominant preseason debut against the Kings Sandro Mamukelashvili, Bronny James, and Jake LaRavia headlined the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Sacramento Kings.
OCTOBER 6 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Jake LaRavia may've just accidentally thrown shade at LeBron James What's life like so far in Los Angeles without LeBron James? Well, if you listen to what Lakers forward Jake LaRavia just said about trainin...
OCTOBER 5 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Lakers starter candidates know the job description beside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Matisse Thybulle, Jake LaRavia, and others all understand how important that 3-and-D element is for the Los Angeles Lakers.
OCTOBER 1 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luka Doncic says he's comfortable taking leadership role with Lakers after LeBron James' departure

Luka Doncic has been a leader and a star on his basketball teams ever since he was a teenager at Real Madrid, so his new role this fall as the unquestioned focal point of the Los A...
SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press
Competing for starting role LaRavia is expected to battle Ziaire Williams for the final spot in the Lakers' starting lineup during training camp and the preseason, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes and Walker Kessler are expected to occupy the other four spots, leaving Los Angeles in search of a versatile forward to round out the first unit. LaRavia's size, rebounding and ability to contribute without the ball could make him a strong fit alongside the Lakers' established starters, but the competition with Williams remains unsettled entering camp.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
5 Lakers who need to earn their roster spots during training camp Training camp will offer Dalton Knecht, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, Bronny James, and Jaden Hardy the chance to secure their jobs with...
SEPTEMBER 21 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Jake LaRavia has already proved why he shouldn't be a starter for the Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers have an open spot in their starting lineup, but Jake LaRavia has already shown fans why he shouldn’t get the call.
SEPTEMBER 14 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Ranking the 3 Lakers most likely to get axed ahead of coming roster trim Jake LaRavia, Jaden Hardy, and Dalton Knecht cannot love their job security with the Los Angeles Lakers.
SEPTEMBER 9 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Jake LaRavia is one improvement away from securing the Lakers' starting forward gig The Los Angeles Lakers would happily give Jake LaRavia the fifth starter spot if he can start making his 3-point shots again.
AUGUST 31 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Lakers predicted to trade Jaden Hardy for $165M rim runner to pair with Luka Doncic in mega deal | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to add at a position. In this deal, they trade Jaden Hardy, Jake LaRavia, and Jarred Vanderbilt for...
AUGUST 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lakers would be foolish to give up on Jake LaRavia after just one season Jake LaRavia had a tough postseason, but those who are writing him off are ignoring how important he is to the Los Angeles Lakers.
AUGUST 14 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Ranking the Lakers' internal fifth-starter options if Jonathan Kuminga signs elsewhere Jarred Vanderbilt, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jake LaRavia, Adou Thiero, and Ziaire Williams bring more questions than answers for the Los Angel...
AUGUST 5 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Missing out on Jonathan Kuminga would bring Lakers right back to Jake LaRavia If the Los Angeles Lakers are unable to sign Jonathan Kuminga, then Jake LaRavia will be right back in the spotlight after a tough postseaso...
JULY 31 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Larger role incoming? LaRavia could see an expanded role following LeBron James' departure, though the Lakers' additions of Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and Sandro Mamukelashvili should create adde...
Impact LaRavia's ability to defend multiple positions and contribute as a floor spacer should keep him in the rotation, but his fantasy upside may depend on whether he can maintain a consistent starting role. He appeared in all 82 regular-season games for the Lakers in 2025-26 with averages of 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
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