When it comes to the Lakers, only one thing matters. Are they championship contenders? That’s what happens when you’re a 17-time championship organization. That’s what happens when guys named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,

After a drama-filled offseason sparked by a surprise sale and another Buss family power struggle, a new-look Lakers roster looks to find their place in the Western Conference.

In its updated win/loss projections, ESPN forecasts the Lakers to finish 45-37, down from 53 wins last season and 50 the year before.

The roster for the 2026-27 Los Angeles Lakers looks very different from the one that ended last season. Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick and the Lakers’ front office rebuilt everything around superstar guard Luka Doncic with multiple important pieces from last year gone.

Michael Porter Jr. drew backlash from Los Angeles Lakers fans for saying he doesn’t think their roster can win a championship.