Overview

• Sean Deveney of Hoops Hype and an unnamed Western Conference executive report that the Lakers have designated Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt as untouchable assets.
• The organization views its roster as practically decided and does not anticipate significant trades before the 2025–26 campaign begins.
• Free-agent additions Jake LaRavia, Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart have reinforced depth and shaped the team’s decision to hold its current lineup intact.
• LeBron James’s no-trade clause and Luka Dončić’s newly signed extension effectively remove two stars from trade consideration.
• The front office intends to gauge chemistry among its new additions through training camp and early-season games before considering roster moves.