But the price to pay in trading for Markkanen would be expensive. In a potential deal with the Jazz, the Lakers have to match the star forward’s massive $46MM-plus annual salary. Not to mention, Danny Ainge will definitely seek draft assets before letting the Finnish sensation go.

The Lakers continue to make adjustments to their roster ahead of the upcoming NBA season, hoping to remain a leading player in the Western Conference.

After spending the past two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Ayton joined the Lakers in the offseason via free agency. The former No. 1 overall pick signed a two-year, $16.2 million deal with L.A., where he has come in as the starting center for head coach JJ Redick.

Former Lakers forward James Worthy breaks down the LA Lakers’ first win of the new season. After a disappointing start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have finally secured their first win.

The Lakers announced on Saturday that they had made several roster cuts in advance of the regular season opener.

The Los Angeles Lakers' roster moves this summer have apparently befuddled rival league front offices. In a new poll of NBA general managers by NBA.com's John S

Despite being without both of their superstars, the Lakers got past an underrated Kings team thanks to a humongous performance by Austin Reaves.

The Los Angeles Lakers needed someone to supply the offense against the Sacramento Kings and Austin Reaves was willing to take on the challenge.

Video highlights of Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves setting a new career high in points in the win against the Sacramento Kings.

If approved, Walter's $10 billion valuation of the Lakers would set a new record for the most expensive team sale in U.S. history, beating out the 2025 sale of the Boston Celtics for a valuation of $6.1 billion.