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Deandre Ayton
Focusing on defense
Ayton, who had a shaky preseason opener Friday against the Suns on the offensive end, said his primary focus is on defense this season, Khobi Price of the Orange County Register reports.
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Jarred Vanderbilt
Darkhorse candidate to start
Vanderbilt could be part of the Lakers' starting lineup in the 2025-26 regular season opener against the Warriors on Oct. 21, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.
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Rui Hachimura
Strong candidate for starting role
Hachimura is a candidate to start for the Lakers in the 2025-26 regular-season opener against the Warriors on Oct. 21, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.
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Marcus Smart
Vying for starting role
Smart could be a candidate to start for the Lakers in the 2025-26 regular-season opener against the Warriors on Oct. 21, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.
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Jake LaRavia
Candidate to start
LaRavia could be a candidate to start for the Lakers in the 2025-26 regular season opener against the Warriors on Oct. 21, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.
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Luka Doncic
Should see time in preseason
Doncic didn't play in Friday's preseason game against the Suns due to rest, but he's expected to play before the start of the regular season, according to Mark Medina of Sportskeeda.
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Jarred Vanderbilt
Having strong training camp
Lakers coach JJ Redick said Thursday that Vanderbilt is having a strong training camp, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.
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Marcus Smart
Hoping to improve perimeter defense
The Lakers are counting on Smart to help improve the team's perimeter defense heading into the 2025-26 season, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reports.
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Rui Hachimura
Not concerned about starting
Hachimura is not concerned about whether he starts or comes off the bench for the Lakers in the 2025-26 season, according to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.
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Deandre Ayton
Motivated by Lakers opportunity
Ayton called playing for the Lakers "the biggest opportunity of my career," according to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.
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LeBron James
Likely to retire soon
James acknowledged that the end of his NBA career is coming "sooner than later," according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.
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LeBron James
Could finish career in Cleveland?
Multiple NBA executives believe the Cavaliers are the only team James would consider if he were to leave the Lakers, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reports.
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Austin Reaves
Finishing up strong offseason
Head coach JJ Redick stated Thursday that Reaves has looked like the best player on the court anytime he's been in the gym this summer, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
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Luka Doncic
Could end career in Spain
In an interview with Jason Gay of the Wall Street Journal, Doncic said he's interested in someday finishing his basketball career with his first professional team, Real Madrid.
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Austin Reaves
Seeking $35 million per year?
Reaves could seek up to $35 million annually for his next contract, Anthony Irwin of clutchpoints.com reports.
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Luka Doncic
Named to EuroBasket All-Star Five
Doncic was named to the EuroBasket All-Star Five team on Sunday.
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Dalton Knecht
Could be on trade block
Knecht could be moved elsewhere with the Lakers seeking roster upgrades, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
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LeBron James
Future still in the air
James' future beyond the 2025-26 season remains in the air, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports.
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LeBron James
Golden State still interested?
The Warriors haven't given up on the idea of trading for James while Stephen Curry remains a part of the organization, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
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Luka Doncic
Will suit up Tuesday
Doncic will play in Tuesday's game against Great Britain, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports.
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Rui Hachimura
Extension unlikely before camp
Hachimura is not likely to sign a new deal with the Lakers before the start of training camp this fall, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
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Luka Doncic
Avoids serious injury
Doncic avoided a serious injury during Slovenia's game against Latvia on Saturday, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
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Adou Thiero
Should be ready for camp
Thiero didn't play in the Summer League while recovering from a knee injury sustained in college, but should be ready for the start of training camp in the fall, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.
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Rui Hachimura
Could earn long-term deal
In his mailbag column Wednesday, Dan Woike of The Athletic said Hachimura could earn a long-term contract in Los Angeles.
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Austin Reaves
Eyeing big pay day
Reaves wants a contract worth the same as Tyler Herro's, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports reported on Tuesday.
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