The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly released a young forward and added a backup center, according to team announcements on Thursday. The moves come as the Lakers continue to shape their roster during the preseason.
In their most recent preseason game on October 13, 2026, the Lakers fell to the Golden State Warriors 101-89 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka was in attendance for the contest.
