LOS ANGELES LAKERS PLAYER NEWS

The Lakers believe that James can earn a spot in the rotation heading into the 2026-27 season, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Doncic has yet to share the floor with Austin Reaves in scrimmages, and coach JJ Redick said he anticipates staggering the two during the regular season, Jovan Buha of The Athleticreports.

Thybulle is battling for a starting spot at training camp, per Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com.

Sam Amico of Hoops Wire believes Knecht is on the Lakers' roster bubble.

Grimes wants to establish himself as a starter during training camp, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Swider agreed to a deal with the Lakers on Sunday, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.