2025–26 Los Angeles Lakers season

2025–26 Los Angeles Lakers season
Head coachJJ Redick
President
General managerRob Pelinka
OwnersMark Walter[1](majority)[2]
Jeanie Buss (controlling owner)
Todd Boehly, Edward P. Roski, and Patrick Soon-Shiong (minority)
ArenaCrypto.com Arena
Results
Record44–25 (.638)
PlaceDivision: 1st (Pacific)
Conference: 3rd (Western)
Stats at Basketball Reference
Local media
TelevisionSpectrum SportsNet
RadioESPN LA 710 (English)
1020 Radio AM (Spanish)

The 2025–26 Los Angeles Lakers season is the ongoing 79th season of the franchise, its 78th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), its 66th season in Los Angeles, and its 27th season playing home games at Crypto.com Arena.

Draft picks

Main article: 2025 NBA draft
Round Pick Player Position Nationality College / Club
2 55 Lachlan Olbrich PF Australia Illawarra Hawks (Australia)

The Lakers entered the draft with only one second-round selection.[3][4] They traded their original first-round pick, along with a second-round pick acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers through separate transactions involving star players with the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz, respectively. Throughout the process, the Lakers retained their own second-round pick.

Roster

Los Angeles Lakers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Player Height Weight DOB From
C 5 Deandre Ayton 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 252 lb (114 kg) 1998-07-23 Arizona
G 18 Kobe Bufkin 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2003-09-21 Michigan
G 77 Luka Dončić 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1999-02-28 Slovenia
F 28 Rui Hachimura 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1998-02-08 Gonzaga
C 11 Jaxson Hayes 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 2000-05-23 Texas
G 9 Bronny James 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 2004-10-06 USC
F 23 LeBron James 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1984-12-30 St. Vincent–St. Mary HS (OH)
G/F 10 Luke Kennard 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 206 lb (93 kg) 1996-06-24 Duke
F/C 14 Maxi Kleber 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1992-01-29 Germany
G/F 4 Dalton Knecht 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 2001-04-19 Tennessee
F 12 Jake LaRavia 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 2001-11-03 Wake Forest
G 30 Chris Mañon (TW) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 2001-12-09 Vanderbilt
G 15 Austin Reaves 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 197 lb (89 kg) 1998-05-29 Oklahoma
G 36 Marcus Smart 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1994-03-06 Oklahoma State
G 20 Nick Smith Jr. (TW) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-04-18 Arkansas
F 1 Adou Thiero 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 2004-05-08 Arkansas
F/C 17 Drew Timme (TW) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 2000-09-09 Gonzaga
F 2 Jarred Vanderbilt 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 214 lb (97 kg) 1999-04-03 Kentucky
Head coach
Assistant(s)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • (L) On leave from the team
  • Injured

Roster
Updated: February 18, 2026

Standings

Division

Pacific DivisionWLPCTGBHomeRoadDivGP
ps – Los Angeles Lakers4425.638–23‍–‍1221‍–‍138–769
ps – Phoenix Suns3930.5655.022‍–‍1317‍–‍1710–669
Los Angeles Clippers3435.49310.019‍–‍1515‍–‍208–669
Golden State Warriors3336.47811.019‍–‍1514‍–‍216–669
o – Sacramento Kings1852.25726.512‍–‍246‍–‍283–1070

Conference

Western Conference
#TeamWLPCTGBGP
1nw – Oklahoma City Thunder *5515.786–70
2ps – San Antonio Spurs *5118.7393.569
3ps – Los Angeles Lakers *4425.63810.569
4ps – Minnesota Timberwolves4327.61412.070
5ps – Houston Rockets4127.60313.068
6ps – Denver Nuggets4228.60013.070
7ps – Phoenix Suns3930.56515.569
8Los Angeles Clippers3435.49320.569
9Portland Trail Blazers3436.48621.070
10Golden State Warriors3336.47821.569
11Memphis Grizzlies2444.35330.068
12New Orleans Pelicans2446.34331.070
13Dallas Mavericks2347.32932.070
14o – Utah Jazz2049.29034.569
15o – Sacramento Kings1852.25737.070

Game log

Preseason

2025 preseason game log
Total: 1–5 (Home: 1–3; Road: 0–2)
Preseason: 1–5 (home: 1–3; road: 0–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 3 Phoenix L 81–103 Austin Reaves (20) Deandre Ayton (8) James, Reaves (2) Acrisure Arena
9,122 		0–1
2 October 5 @ Golden State L 103–111 Gabe Vincent (16) Ayton, Vanderbilt (7) Gabe Vincent (5) Chase Center
18,064 		0–2
3 October 12 Golden State W 126–116 Austin Reaves (21) Deandre Ayton (8) Ayton, LaRavia (5) Crypto.com Arena
17,382 		1–2
4 October 14 @ Phoenix L 104–113 Dončić, Reaves (25) Deandre Ayton (13) Luka Dončić (4) Mortgage Matchup Center
17,071 		1–3
5 October 15 Dallas L 94–121 Gabe Vincent (22) Jaxson Hayes (10) Dalton Knecht (7) T-Mobile Arena
12,770 		1–4
6 October 17 Sacramento L 116–117 Luka Dončić (31) Deandre Ayton (9) Luka Dončić (9) Crypto.com Arena
16,053 		1–5
2025–26 preseason schedule

Regular season

2025–26 game log
Total: 44–25 (Home: 23–12; Road: 21–13)
October: 4–2 (home: 1–2; road: 3–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 21 Golden State L 109–119 Luka Dončić (43) Luka Dončić (12) Dončić, Reaves (9) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		0–1
2 October 24 Minnesota W 128–110 Luka Dončić (49) Luka Dončić (11) Austin Reaves (11) Crypto.com Arena
18,642 		1–1
3 October 26 @ Sacramento W 127–120 Austin Reaves (51) Deandre Ayton (15) Austin Reaves (9) Golden 1 Center
17,832 		2–1
4 October 27 Portland L 108–122 Austin Reaves (41) Ayton, Vanderbilt (8) LaRavia, Reaves (5) Crypto.com Arena
18,512 		2–2
5 October 29 @ Minnesota W 116–115 Austin Reaves (28) Jarred Vanderbilt (12) Austin Reaves (16) Target Center
15,308 		3–2
6 October 31 @ Memphis W 117–112 Luka Dončić (44) Luka Dončić (12) Luka Dončić (6) FedExForum
16,122 		4–2
November: 11–2 (home: 6–0; road: 5–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
7 November 2 Miami W 130–120 Luka Dončić (29) Luka Dončić (11) Austin Reaves (11) Crypto.com Arena
18,831 		5–2
8 November 3 @ Portland W 123–115 Deandre Ayton (29) Deandre Ayton (10) Tied (6) Moda Center
17,083 		6–2
9 November 5 San Antonio W 118–116 Luka Dončić (35) Deandre Ayton (10) Luka Dončić (13) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		7–2
10 November 8 @ Atlanta L 102–122 Luka Dončić (22) Jarred Vanderbilt (18) Luka Dončić (11) State Farm Arena
17,194 		7–3
11 November 10 @ Charlotte W 121–111 Luka Dončić (38) Ayton, Dončić (6) Dončić, Reaves (7) Spectrum Center
19,537 		8–3
12 November 12 @ Oklahoma City L 92–121 Luka Dončić (19) Jarred Vanderbilt (10) Luka Dončić (7) Paycom Center
18,203 		8–4
13 November 14 @ New Orleans W 118–104 Austin Reaves (31) Deandre Ayton (16) Luka Dončić (12) Smoothie King Center
18,102 		9–4
14 November 15 @ Milwaukee W 119–95 Luka Dončić (41) Deandre Ayton (10) Austin Reaves (8) Fiserv Forum
17,341 		10–4
15 November 18 Utah W 140–126 Luka Dončić (37) Deandre Ayton (14) LeBron James (12) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		11–4
16 November 23 @ Utah W 108–106 Luka Dončić (33) Luka Dončić (11) Dončić, James (8) Delta Center
18,186 		12–4
17 November 25 L.A. Clippers W 135–118 Luka Dončić (43) Reaves, Dončić (9) Luka Dončić (13) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		13–4
18 November 28 Dallas W 129–119 Austin Reaves (38) Ayton, Reaves (8) Luka Dončić (11) Crypto.com Arena
19,600 		14–4
19 November 30 New Orleans W 133–121 Luka Dončić (34) Ayton, Dončić (12) Austin Reaves (8) Crypto.com Arena
18,824 		15–4
December: 5–7 (home: 1–4; road: 4–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
20 December 1 Phoenix L 108–125 Luka Dončić (38) Luka Dončić (11) Luka Dončić (5) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		15–5
21 December 4 @ Toronto W 123–120 Austin Reaves (44) Deandre Ayton (8) LeBron James (11) Scotiabank Arena
19,800 		16–5
22 December 5 @ Boston L 105–126 Austin Reaves (36) Deandre Ayton (10) Austin Reaves (8) TD Garden
19,156 		16–6
23 December 7 @ Philadelphia W 112–108 Luka Dončić (31) Luka Dončić (15) Luka Dončić (11) Xfinity Mobile Arena
20,431 		17–6
24 December 10 San Antonio L 119–132 Luka Dončić (35) LeBron James (15) Dončić, James (8) Crypto.com Arena
18,684 		17–7
25 December 14 @ Phoenix W 116–114 Luka Dončić (29) Deandre Ayton (13) Dončić, Smart (6) Mortgage Matchup Center
17,071 		18–7
26 December 18 @ Utah W 143–135 Luka Dončić (45) Dončić, Vanderbilt (11) Luka Dončić (14) Delta Center
18,186 		19–7
27 December 20 @ L.A. Clippers L 88–103 LeBron James (36) Jake LaRavia (11) Jake LaRavia (6) Intuit Dome
17,927 		19–8
28 December 23 @ Phoenix L 108–132 LeBron James (23) Deandre Ayton (10) James, Smart (6) Mortgage Matchup Center
17,071 		19–9
29 December 25 Houston L 96–119 Luka Dončić (25) Dončić, Vanderbilt (5) Luka Dončić (7) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		19–10
30 December 28 Sacramento W 125–101 Luka Dončić (34) Deandre Ayton (11) Luka Dončić (7) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		20–10
31 December 30 Detroit L 106–128 Luka Dončić (30) Jarred Vanderbilt (8) Luka Dončić (11) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		20–11
January: 9–7 (home: 4–2; road: 5–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
32 January 2 Memphis W 128–121 Luka Dončić (34) James, LaRavia (9) Luka Dončić (8) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		21–11
33 January 4 Memphis W 120–114 Luka Dončić (36) Luka Dončić (9) LeBron James (10) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		22–11
34 January 6 @ New Orleans W 111–103 Dončić, James (30) Deandre Ayton (11) Luka Dončić (10) Smoothie King Center
18,227 		23–11
35 January 7 @ San Antonio L 91–107 Luka Dončić (38) Luka Dončić (10) Luka Dončić (10) Frost Bank Center
19,329 		23–12
36 January 9 Milwaukee L 101–105 LeBron James (26) Tied (9) LeBron James (10) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		23–13
37 January 12 @ Sacramento L 112–124 Luka Dončić (42) Deandre Ayton (13) Luka Dončić (8) Golden 1 Center
17,832 		23–14
38 January 13 Atlanta W 141–116 LeBron James (31) Deandre Ayton (18) Luka Dončić (12) Crypto.com Arena
18,757 		24–14
39 January 15 Charlotte L 117–135 Luka Dončić (39) LeBron James (9) LeBron James (6) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		24–15
40 January 17 @ Portland L 116–132 Marcus Smart (25) LeBron James (9) LeBron James (8) Moda Center
19,335 		24–16
41 January 18 Toronto W 110–93 Ayton, Dončić (25) Deandre Ayton (13) Dončić, James (7) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		25–16
42 January 20 @ Denver W 115–107 Luka Dončić (38) Luka Dončić (13) Luka Dončić (10) Ball Arena
19,974 		26–16
43 January 22 @ L.A. Clippers L 104–112 Luka Dončić (32) Luka Dončić (11) Luka Dončić (8) Intuit Dome
17,927 		26–17
44 January 24 @ Dallas W 116–110 Luka Dončić (33) Deandre Ayton (11) Luka Dončić (11) American Airlines Center
19,880 		27–17
45 January 26 @ Chicago W 129–118 Luka Dončić (46) Dončić, Vanderbilt (7) Luka Dončić (11) United Center
21,298 		28–17
46 January 28 @ Cleveland L 99–129 Luka Dončić (29) Jarred Vanderbilt (6) Luka Dončić (6) Rocket Arena
19,432 		28–18
47 January 30 @ Washington W 142–111 Luka Dončić (37) DeAndre Ayton (13) Luka Dončić (13) Capital One Arena
20,028 		29–18
February: 6–6 (home: 4–4; road: 2–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
48 February 1 @ New York L 100–112 Luka Dončić (30) Luka Dončić (15) Luka Dončić (8) Madison Square Garden
19,812 		29–19
49 February 3 @ Brooklyn W 125–109 LeBron James (25) Deandre Ayton (8) LeBron James (7) Barclays Center
18,248 		30–19
50 February 5 Philadelphia W 119–115 Austin Reaves (35) Rui Hachimura (7) LeBron James (10) Crypto.com Arena
18,731 		31–19
51 February 7 Golden State W 105–99 LeBron James (20) Jarred Vanderbilt (8) LeBron James (10) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		32–19
52 February 9 Oklahoma City L 110–119 LeBron James (22) Deandre Ayton (10) LeBron James (10) Crypto.com Arena
18,519 		32–20
53 February 10 San Antonio L 108–136 Kennard, Timme (14) Dalton Knecht (5) Bronny James (6) Crypto.com Arena
18,668 		32–21
54 February 12 Dallas W 124–104 LeBron James (28) LeBron James (10) LeBron James (12) Crypto.com Arena
18,679 		33–21
All-Star Game
55 February 20 L.A. Clippers W 125–122 Luka Dončić (38) Deandre Ayton (7) Dončić, James (11) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		34–21
56 February 22 Boston L 89–111 Luka Dončić (25) Ayton, Reaves (7) LeBron James (5) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		34–22
57 February 24 Orlando L 109–110 Luka Dončić (22) Deandre Ayton (14) Luka Dončić (14) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		34–23
58 February 26 @ Phoenix L 110–113 Luka Dončić (41) Dončić, Hayes (8) Luka Dončić (8) Mortgage Matchup Center
17,071 		34–24
59 February 28 @ Golden State W 129–101 Luka Dončić (26) Deandre Ayton (10) LeBron James (9) Chase Center
18,064 		35–24
March: 9–1 (home: 7–0; road: 2–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
60 March 1 Sacramento W 128–104 Luka Dončić (28) Jake LaRavia (7) Luka Dončić (9) Crypto.com Arena
18,272 		36–24
61 March 3 New Orleans W 110–101 Luka Dončić (27) Luka Dončić (10) Tied (7) Crypto.com Arena
18,248 		37–24
62 March 5 @ Denver L 113–120 Luka Dončić (27) Luka Dončić (11) LeBron James (8) Ball Arena
19,947 		37–25
63 March 6 Indiana W 128–117 Luka Dončić (44) Luka Dončić (9) Tied (5) Crypto.com Arena
18,713 		38–25
64 March 8 New York W 110–97 Luka Dončić (35) Tied (8) Austin Reaves (5) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		39–25
65 March 10 Minnesota W 120–106 Tied (31) DeAndre Ayton (12) Luka Dončić (11) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		40–25
66 March 12 Chicago W 142–130 Luka Dončić (51) Tied (10) Luka Dončić (9) Crypto.com Arena
18,794 		41–25
67 March 14 Denver W 127–125 (OT) Austin Reaves (32) Luka Dončić (11) Luka Dončić (13) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		42–25
68 March 16 @ Houston W 100–92 Luka Dončić (36) DeAndre Ayton (11) Tied (5) Toyota Center
18,055 		43–25
69 March 18 @ Houston W 124–116 Luka Dončić (40) Luka Dončić (9) Luka Dončić (10) Toyota Center
18,055 		44–25
70 March 19 @ Miami Kaseya Center
71 March 21 @ Orlando Kia Center
72 March 23 @ Detroit Little Caesars Arena
73 March 25 @ Indiana Gainbridge Fieldhouse
74 March 27 Brooklyn Crypto.com Arena
75 March 30 Washington Crypto.com Arena
76 March 31 Cleveland Crypto.com Arena
April: 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
77 April 2 @ Oklahoma City Paycom Center
78 April 5 @ Dallas American Airlines Center
79 April 7 Oklahoma City Crypto.com Arena
80 April 9 @ Golden State Chase Center
81 April 10 Phoenix Crypto.com Arena
82 April 12 Utah Crypto.com Arena
2025–26 season schedule

NBA Cup

Main article: 2025 NBA Cup

West Group B

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Qualification
1 Los Angeles Lakers 4 4 0 499 453 +46 Advanced to knockout rounds
2 Memphis Grizzlies 4 3 1 464 450 +14
3 Los Angeles Clippers 4 2 2 465 485 −20
4 Dallas Mavericks 4 1 3 455 476 −21
5 New Orleans Pelicans 4 0 4 465 484 −19
Source: NBA

Game log

2025–26 game log
Total: 4–1 (Home: 2–1; Road: 2–0)
NBA Cup: 4–1 (home: 2–1; road: 2–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 31 @ Memphis W 117–112 Luka Dončić (44) Luka Dončić (12) Luka Dončić (6) FedExForum
16,122 		1–0
2 November 14 @ New Orleans W 118–104 Austin Reaves (31) Deandre Ayton (16) Luka Dončić (12) Smoothie King Center
18,102 		2–0
3 November 25 L.A. Clippers W 135–118 Luka Dončić (43) Dončić, Reaves (9) Luka Dončić (13) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		3–0
4 November 28 Dallas W 129–119 Austin Reaves (38) Ayton, Reaves (8) Luka Dončić (11) Crypto.com Arena
18,997 		4–0
5 December 10 San Antonio L 119–132 Luka Dončić (35) LeBron James (15) Dončić, James (8) Crypto.com Arena
18,684 		4–1
2025–26 season schedule

Transactions

Main article: List of 2025–26 NBA season transactions

Trades

Date Trade Ref.
July 1, 2025 To Chicago Bulls
 To Los Angeles Lakers
 [5]
July 6, 2025 Seven-team trade [6]
[7]
To Atlanta Hawks
 To Los Angeles Lakers
To Brooklyn Nets
  • 2026 second-round pick[iii]
  • 2030 second-round pick (from Boston)
 To Houston Rockets
To Phoenix Suns
 To Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Draft rights to Rocco Zikarsky (No. 45)
  • 2026 second-round pick[v]
  • 2032 second-round pick[vi]
  • Cash considerations
To Golden State Warriors
February 5, 2026 To Los Angeles Lakers
 To Atlanta Hawks
 [8]
  1. ^ LA Lakers flipped Rocco Zikarsky's rights to Minnesota in a separate trade.
  2. ^ Atlanta may swap their own pick for Houston's pick.
  3. ^ The second-most favorable of the picks originally belonging to Boston, Indiana, Los Angeles, and Miami.
  4. ^ The second-most favorable of the picks originally belonging to Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Philadelphia.
  5. ^ The less favorable of the picks originally belonging to Denver and Golden State.
  6. ^ The less favorable of the picks originally belonging to Houston and Phoenix.
  7. ^ Golden State flipped Jahmai Mashack's rights to Memphis in a separate trade.

Free agency

Re-signed

Date Player Contract Terms Ref.
July 6, 2025 Jaxson Hayes 1-year $3.4M contract
July 22, 2025 Christian Koloko Two-way contract

Additions

Date Player Contract Terms Former Team Ref.
July 6, 2025 Deandre Ayton 2-year $16M contract Portland Trail Blazers
Jake LaRavia 2-year $12M contract Sacramento Kings
July 22, 2025 Marcus Smart 2-year $11M contract Washington Wizards
July 24, 2025 Chris Mañon Two-way contract Vanderbilt Commodores
September 30, 2025 Nick Smith Jr. Charlotte Hornets
November 24, 2025 Drew Timme Brooklyn Nets

Subtractions

Date Player Reason New Team Ref.
July 6, 2025 Dorian Finney-Smith 4-year $53M contract Houston Rockets
July 20, 2025 Jordan Goodwin Waived Phoenix Suns
Shake Milton KK Partizan
Trey Jemison Westchester Knicks
Christian Koloko Memphis Grizzlies
N/A Markieff Morris Expired contract
Alex Len Real Madrid Baloncesto

References

  1. ^ "NBA Board of Governors approves sale of majority interest in Lakers to Mark Walter". NBA.com. October 30, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  2. ^ "Team Directory" (PDF). 2020–21 Los Angeles Lakers Media Guide. NBA Properties. December 20, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Quinn, Sam (May 12, 2025). "2025 NBA Draft order, Lottery results: Mavericks win No. 1 pick with long odds, will likely take Cooper Flagg". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  4. ^ "2025 NBA Draft Order: Picks 1-59". NBA.com. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  5. ^ "CHICAGO BULLS COMPLETE TRADE WITH LOS ANGELES LAKERS". NBA.com. July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  6. ^ https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/07/seven-team-kevin-durant-trade-officially-finalized.html
  7. ^ "Kevin Durant traded to Rockets as part of historic 7-team deal". NBA.com. July 6, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  8. ^ NBA.com staff. "2025-26 NBA Trade Tracker: Every official deal". NBA. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
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