LAL
Cleared for Opening Night
Traore missed time during the preseason due to swelling in his right hand, but the issue has cleared up in time for the 2024-25 regular-season opener. The 21-year-old is currently buried on the depth chart, so he'll likely see the majority of his chances in the G League, at least to start the year.
Oct 21, 20:47
Good to go Tuesday vs. Minnesota
Russell will suit up for Opening Night against his former team after missing the Lakers' preseason finale. The 28-year-old produced a decent all-around season last year, during which he averaged 18.0 points, 6.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 combined steals plus blocks across a career-high 32.7 minutes per game in 76 regular-season outings. Russell is set to reprise his role in the starting five and will likely be in for another season of heavy minutes with Gabe Vincent and Bronny James backing him up.
Oct 21, 20:43
Won't play Opening Night
Koloko signed a two-way contract with the Lakers in September. There was optimism he would be available for Opening Night, but he has yet to be cleared by the NBA's Fitness-to-Play Panel due to blood clots that he was diagnosed with in January. Even should he be cleared during the 2024-25 regular season, Koloko will likely spend most of the campaign in the G League with the South Bay Lakers.
Oct 21, 20:42
LAL
Gets green light for Tuesday
Knecht was held out of his team's final preseason matchup due to a minor knee issue, but he's been cleared to make his NBA debut. He's expected to be involved in LA's rotation right away as a dangerous scoring threat.
Oct 21, 20:42
Gets green light for Opening Night
Davis sat out of the Lakers' final preseason game due to rest purposes, but he seems to be fully available for Opening Night. The All-Star is coming off one of the healthiest years of his career, during which he made 76 regular-season appearances and averaged 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.5 combined steals plus blocks across 35.5 minutes per game.
Oct 21, 20:38